CPSC, Royal Appliance Announce Recall of Sweeper Vac™
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2005-01-04). Hazards: fire, burn. Models: M083000. About 20,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 05078 |
| Published | 2005-01-04 |
| Last updated | 2024-09-04 |
| Product category | Vacuum Cleaners/Sweepers |
| Products | Dirt Devil® Sweeper Vac™ |
| Firm named in the title | Royal Appliance |
| Firms | Royal Appliance, of Glenwillow, Ohio (manufacturer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 20,000 |
| Model numbers | M083000 |
| Hazard classes | fire, burn |
| Remedy classes | replace, stop use |
| Sold | Retailers nationwide from November 2003 through November 2004 for between $30 and $40. |
Description
The Dirt Devil® Sweeper Vac™ is a battery operated upright vacuum cleaner with "Dirt Devil®" and "Sweeper Vac™" printed on the front. The recall involves vacuum cleaners with the Model Number M083000 with the Plant Code J. The Model Number and Plant Code are printed on a silver plate located on the back of the product. Only vacuum cleaners manufactured in Plant Code J are included in this recall.
Hazard
The vacuum's rotor can lock and overheat during use, causing a smoke and fire hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the product and contact Dirt Devil® to receive a free replacement.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
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