VEVOR recalls garment steamers over hot water leaks and water tank caps that can detach
The steamers can leak or spit hot water, and the water tank cap can leak or come off during use, which can seriously burn users and people nearby.
What to do
Stop using the steamer right away and contact Sanven Technology for a full refund. You will need to give your contact information and send a photo of the steamer with its power cord cut and unplugged.
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Recall details
- Product
- VEVOR Garment Steamers
- Hazard
- The steamers can leak or spit hot water, posing a risk of serious burn injury to users and bystanders. The water tank cap can also leak or detach during use, exposing users to hot water.
- Injuries
- The Firm has received six reports of hot water spitting, pouring out, leaking or dripping from the steamers, and 12 reports of issues with the water tank cap detaching, leaking, not staying closed, fitting loosely, or melting. The reported cap issues resulted in two burn injuries, including one…
- Units
- About 2,840
- Where sold
- Sold at Online at Vevor.com, Amazon.com and HomeDepot.com from December 2023 to September 2025 for between about $10 and $33.
- Remedy
- Refund
- Notice last updated
- December 11, 2025
- Recall date
- December 11, 2025
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Official notice
The notice's own wording from CPSC.
Sanven Technology Recalls VEVOR Steamers Due to Risk of Serious Injury from Burn Hazard
- Description
- This recall involves VEVOR Garment Steamers used to remove wrinkles from clothing and textiles. The recalled steamer has an oval-shaped opening for the steam vents and the steamer body is white with "VEVOR" and "TOUGH TOOLS, HALF PRICE" printed in orange lettering on the side of the product beneath the water reservoir window. There is a red toggle power switch on the handle. "VEVOR," "Garment Steamer," "FCL-H09," and "Manufacturer: Guangdong ESINO Technology Group Co., Ltd" are printed on a label on the bottom of the product. The recalled steamer was sold with a silver-colored glove.
- Hazard
- The steamers can leak or spit hot water, posing a risk of serious burn injury to users and bystanders. The water tank cap can also leak or detach during use, exposing users to hot water.
- Remedy
- Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled steamers and contact Sanven Technology for a full refund. Consumers will be asked to provide their contact information and send a photo of the steamer with its unplugged cut power cord to receive a full refund. Remedy options: Refund.
- Injuries
- The Firm has received six reports of hot water spitting, pouring out, leaking or dripping from the steamers, and 12 reports of issues with the water tank cap detaching, leaking, not staying closed, fitting loosely, or melting. The reported cap issues resulted in two burn injuries, including one consumer who received a permanent scar and a second-degree burn from the hot water, after the steamer's cap suddenly detached and one consumer who received a minor burn on their hand and fingers from leaked water. Additionally, there is one report of a minor steam burn through the provided glove.
- Number of units
- About 2,840
- Sold at
- Sold at Online at Vevor.com, Amazon.com and HomeDepot.com from December 2023 to September 2025 for between about $10 and $33.
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