Dirt Devil Vacuum Accessory Tools Recalled Due to Laceration Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2008-07-23). Hazards: laceration. About 987,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 08339 |
| Published | 2008-07-23 |
| Last updated | 2014-05-23 |
| Product category | Vacuum Cleaners/Sweepers |
| Products | Dirt Devil Vacuum Power Brush Attachment Tools |
| Firms | TTI Floor Care North America, of Glenwillow, Ohio (manufacturer) |
| Manufactured in | Hong Kong |
| Units (US) | 987,000 |
| Hazard classes | laceration |
| Remedy classes | repair, stop use |
| Sold | Mass merchandisers, home improvement stores and other retail stores nationwide from April 2007 through April 2008 for between $60 and $170 for the vacuum cleaner, including accessory tools. |
Description
The recalled Dirt Devil Turbo Tool/Power Brush attachment was sold as an accessory with the following Dirt Devil vacuum models. Only vacuum tool accessories with date codes J7060 through J7365 and have a C-clip connector are included in this recall. The date code is located on the underside of the vacuum accessory. The Turbo Tool/Power Brush tools are about 6 ½ inches long by about 5 inches wide and come in a variety of colors that match the color of the vacuum. The housing of the tool was made in clear, red, green, or light blue with clear, light blue, dark blue, red, purple, or black turbine fans with matching brush rolls. Dirt Devil Vacuum Models Reaction Purpose for Pets Ultra Swivel Glide M110000 M140000 M086020 M110000HD M140000CA M110001B M110002 Envision Wide Glide Swerve M110003 M086700WCA M086030 M110006 M086710 M086030CA M110008 M110008CA Action Upright Royal Commercial M110009 M110020CAB RY6100
Hazard
Plastic pieces inside the vacuum tool can break apart and be ejected, posing a laceration hazard to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Dirt Devil accessory tool and contact the firm to receive a free repair kit.
Incidents and injuries
TTI Floor Care has received 140 reports of incidents involving the recalled vacuum tool, including 12 reports of injuries.
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