Empower Brands Recalls Black+Decker® Garment Steamers Due to Burn Hazard
⚠ Critical Alert — Stop Using Immediately
This product has been flagged with severe risks (fire or burn). Stop using it now and contact the brand or CPSC for a refund, repair, or replacement.
CPSC Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-9443.
This recall involves BLACK+DECKER ModelHGS011 Easy Garment Steamers with date codes 102ZJ through 210ZJ located on the plug blades. The steamers were sold in a variety of colors. The name BLACK+DECKER is located at the base of the steamer. The steamer measures about 11 inches high by 6 inches wide and has a large handle. The model numbers are printed on the bottom of the steamer and on all sides of the color package, and UPC codes are printed on the sides, back and bottom of the color package. Only steamers without a green dot on the bottom of the package or a notched triangle on the underside of its upper assembly are included in this recall. Model Date Codes UPC HGS011F 102ZJ - 210ZJ 0 50875 82840 7 HGS011S 104ZJ - 210ZJ 0 50875 82839 1 HGS011 102ZJ - 204ZJ 0 50875 82838 4
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-9443.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled BLACK+DECKER Model HGS011 Easy Garment Steamers and contact Empower Brands to receive a free replacement upper assembly for their steamer.
✅ What you should do
- Stop using the product if you own it.
- Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
- Contact Walmart, Target, Bed Bath & Beyond And Other Stores Nationwide, Including Online At Www.walmart.com, Www.target.com, Www.bedbathandbeyond.com And Www.blackanddeckerappliances.com From June 2021 Through September 2022 For Between $16 And $23. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
- For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
- If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to CPSC.
Consumer Contact (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-9443.
Empower Brands at 800-990-5298 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. CT, Monday through Friday, email at hgsrecall@brandprotectplus.com or online at www.prodprotect.com/recall or www.blackanddeckerappliances.com and click on "Safety Notices" at the bottom of the page for more information.
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Walmart, Target, Bed Bath & Beyond And Other Stores Nationwide, Including Online At Www.walmart.com, Www.target.com, Www.bedbathandbeyond.com And Www.blackanddeckerappliances.com From June 2021 Through September 2022 For Between $16 And $23. Recall FAQ
Walmart, Target, Bed Bath & Beyond And Other Stores Nationwide, Including Online At Www.walmart.com, Www.target.com, Www.bedbathandbeyond.com And Www.blackanddeckerappliances.com From June 2021 Through September 2022 For Between $16 And $23. is the subject of a clothing & apparel recall: Empower Brands Recalls Black+Decker® Garment Steamers Due to Burn Hazard. The notice was published on November 3, 2022 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 518,500 units are potentially affected.