Conair Lysol Steam Cleaning Mop Recall: Burn and Laceration Hazards

Spurting hot water from Conair Lysol steam cleaning mops resulted in the recall of about 162,000 mops by the manufacturer, Conair Corp., and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) on Thursday.

There have been at least 14 consumer complaints where the steam cleaning mops erupted hot water mixed with Lysol, causing at least two burns that required medical attention.

According to the CPSC steam cleaning mop recall announcement, when Lysol is mixed with hot water in the steam cleaning mop, the water can forcefully squirt out and damage the housing unit. The spraying hot water and Lysol mix poses a burn hazard, and the ruptured housing unit is a laceration hazard as well.

The recall affects about 162,000 Lysol Steam Cleaning Mops manufactured by Conair Corp. The affected mops have a model number of SM10L or SM10R, which is printed on the bottom of the mop, underneath the microfiber cloth.

The mops, manufactured in China, were sold at department stores, hardware stores, home improvement stores and other retailers nationwide, as well as on the internet, from September 2006 through September 2009 for about $40.

Any consumers who have a recalled mop should stop using it immediately and contact Conair at www.conair.com/recallmop for a free replacement.