CPSC, Oreck Manufacturing Co. Announce the Recall of Certain A/C Adaptors for its ZipVac Hand Held Rechargeable Vacuum
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2001-09-07). Hazards: burn, electric shock. Models: U090010D. About 10,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 01524 |
| Published | 2001-09-07 |
| Last updated | 2026-04-24 |
| Product category | Adapter/Power Supply/Charger/Battery |
| Products | AC adaptors for ZipVac rechargeable vacuums |
| Firm named in the title | Oreck Manufacturing Co. |
| Firms | Oreck Manufacturing Company, of Long Beach, Miss. (manufacturer) |
| Units (US) | 10,000 |
| Model numbers | U090010D |
| Hazard classes | burn, electric shock |
| Remedy classes | replace, stop use |
| Sold | The vacuums were sold directly by Oreck or by QVC as a premium for the purchase of an Oreck upright vacuum cleaner. The vacuums with the recalled adaptor were sold from February 2001 to June 2001. |
Description
The recalled A/C adaptor for ZipVac rechargeable vacuums is charger model U090010D that has two circular holes in its A/C's adaptor plug end.
Hazard
The charger can overheat and melt, presenting a burn or electric shock hazard to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using these rechargeable vacuums immediately and contact Oreck for information on receiving a replacement unit.
Incidents and injuries
Oreck has received 22 reports of the charger overheating. No injuries have been reported.
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