My Little Steamer Class Action Settlement

Consumers who purchased a recalled My Little Steamer Go Mini or Deluxe may be eligible to benefit from a class action lawsuit settlement reached with Ingenious Designs and other defendants over alleged product safety concerns.

The Class includes anyone who purchased a Joy/JM-branded My Little Steamer between Jan. 1, 2002, and Dec. 31, 2020.

Anyone who is a member of the settlement Class also is covered by a voluntary recall of the steamers, which is underway.

Defendant HSN reached this agreement with Health Canada and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

Plaintiffs in a class action lawsuit had claimed the defendant violated consumer protection laws, had breached warranty, and had become unjustly enriched by selling the My Little Steamer, which was allegedly unsafe for consumers because it could expel or leak hot water during use.

The Court has not ruled in favor of the plaintiff or the defendants. Both sides have agreed to the settlement in order to avoid the risks associated with ongoing litigation.

My Little Steamer Settlement Benefits

The benefits under both the Class settlement and recall agreement are identical, and Class Members may only file one claim per steamer.

Class Members must provide their name and contact information in order to register for the recall.

Class Members who file valid claims for My Little Steamers purchased between January 2018 and December 2020 will receive a full refund of the purchase price. Claimants must show proof of purchase, ownership, and destruction.

Class Members submitting valid claims, including proof of purchase, ownership, and destruction, for My Little Steamer Go Mini models purchased new between January 2015 and December 2017 will receive $8 for each unit.

Valid claims for My Little Steamer Deluxe models purchased between January 2015 and December 2017, accompanied by proof of purchase, ownership, and destruction, will result in a $12 cash refund.

Class Members filing valid claims on steamers purchased new before January 2015 or filing claims with no proof of purchase will receive an HSN voucher worth $8 for each unit for which proof of ownership and proof of destruction are provided.

Consumers who otherwise submit a valid claim but are unable to provide proof of purchase will receive an $8 HSN voucher. Claims for more than 10 steamers must be submitted with the required proof of purchase.

The units must be defaced with a permanent and prominent marking, such as writing “RECALLED” or “DEFECTIVE” in black marker on the unit, and the unit’s electrical cord must be cut to make it inoperable. A clear, readable photo of the defaced unit or unit must then either be uploaded or attached with the claim form.

No duplicate claims will be processed.

A final approval hearing in the My Little Steamer settlement is scheduled for Sept. 10, 2021.

The deadline to opt out of or object to the settlement has passed.

There is no deadline for filing a claim.

Who’s Eligible

The Class includes anyone who purchased a Joy/JM-branded My Little Steamer between Jan. 1, 2002, and Dec. 31, 2020.

Potential Award

Varies

Proof of Purchase

Receipt and readable photo of the defaced unit

Claim Form

NOTE: If you do not qualify for this settlement do NOT file a claim.

Remember: you are submitting your claim under penalty of perjury. You are also harming other eligible Class Members by submitting a fraudulent claim. If you’re unsure if you qualify, please read the FAQ section of the Settlement Administrator’s website to ensure you meet all standards (Top Class Actions is not a Settlement Administrator). If you don’t qualify for this settlement, check out our database of other open class action settlements you may be eligible for.

Claim Form Deadline

No deadline.

Case Name

Fiore v. Ingenious Designs, LLC, Case No. 1:18-cv-07124-ENV-ST, in the U.S. Distract Court for the Eastern Distract of New York

Final Hearing

09/10/2021

Settlement Website

SteamerRecallSettlement.com

Claims Administrator

My Little Steamer Claims Administrator
P.O. Box 3698
Portland, OR 97208-3698
855-654-0942
855-535-1814 (TTY) for hearing impaired assistance

Class Counsel

Christa Lianne Collins
COLLINS LAW PL

Defense Counsel

Daniel Blouin
WINSTON & STRAWN LLP