12 injuries reported from steam cleaners that spew hot water: Here are the recalls of the week
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Health Canada issued recalls for various items this week, including steam cleaners, hedgehog pet food and kids' bike helmets.
Health Canada issued recalls for various items this week, including steam cleaners, hedgehog pet food and kids' bike helmets.
Health Canada issued a joint recall Thursday for Bissell's handheld steam cleaners due to burn hazards.
The recall notice said steam or hot water may spew and burn the user while the product is heating or in use.
The health department said the steam cleaners come in green, grey, white and blue colours.
The model series are 39N7 and 2994. For specific model numbers, visit Health Canada's website.
As of June 4, the company has received 14 incident reports and 12 injury reports in Canada.
In the U.S., 169 reports of incidents have been recorded, along with 145 injuries.
