On January 21, 2010, the Conair Corp. of Stamford, CT voluntarily recalled the Lysol Steam Cleaning Mop which is manufactured in China.  The product recall was in cooperation with the Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC), and the hazard is the potential for the hot water and Lysol solution to burst from the unit and harm users.  The water rupture causes the water housing unit to break, making the consumer vulnerable to lacerations in addition to the burn risk.

There have been 14 reports of hot water bursting from the reservoir, and two minor burns were reported with these consumers who needed medical attention.  Unit model numbers SM10L or SM10LR are printed on the bottom of the mop, and about 162,000 units were sold at national retailers and on the internet from September 2006 through September 2009.  Consumers who purchased these items should stop use of the unit, and can contact Conair at 800-687-6916 or www.conair.com/recallmop for a replacement mop which does not pose the hazard.

Tap water at high temperatures is the leading cause of scalds and hospital admissions for burns, and the active ingredients in Lysol are irritants to the skin and eyes.  Lawsuits for injuries can result from faulty cleaning equipment that uses water at high temperatures and can be reviewed with Philadelphia Accident Lawyers.

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