CPSC, BISSELL Announce Recall to Repair Upright Carpet Cleaners
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2005-02-11). Hazards: electric shock. Models: 1620, 1692, 1692-1, 1692-R, 1685, 1693…. About 750,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 05106 |
| Published | 2005-02-11 |
| Last updated | 2024-09-16 |
| Product category | Vacuum Cleaners/Sweepers |
| Products | BISSELL upright carpet deep cleaners |
| Firm named in the title | BISSELL |
| Firms | BISSELL Homecare Inc., of Grand Rapids, Mich. (manufacturer) |
| Manufactured in | Mexico, United States |
| Units (US) | 750,000 |
| Model numbers | 1620, 1692, 1692-1, 1692-R, 1685, 1693, 1693-R, 1694, 1694-1, 1694-R, 1694-3, 9E00 |
| Hazard classes | electric shock |
| Remedy classes | repair, inspect, stop use |
| Sold | Major discount, appliance and department stores nationwide from January 2001 through December 2004 for between $100 and $145. |
Description
The recalled upright carpet deep cleaners have an open handgrip, a partially metal handle and come in a variety of colors. The word "BISSELL" is printed on the front of the unit. The recalled carpet cleaners have date codes beginning with 01, 02, 03 or 04 and include the following models: PowerLifter® Plus (model number 1620) PowerSteamer® ClearView® (model numbers 1692, 1692-1, 1692-R) Power Steamer® (model numbers 1685, 1693, 1693-R, 1693-W, 1694, 1694-1, 1694-R) Power Lifter® (model number 1694-3) Rubbermaid X-tra-Lift™ (model 9E00) The date codes and model numbers are printed on a label on the bottom of the unit. Cleaners with the model number and date codes listed above that are marked "Inspected" on or near the label are not included in the recall.
Hazard
The carpet cleaner's metal upper handle can pose an electric shock hazard to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the carpet cleaners immediately and contact BISSELL for the location of the nearest service center to receive a free inspection and, if necessary, repair.
Incidents and injuries
BISSELL has received six reports of consumers receiving shocks from the unit.
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