Dirt Devil Recalls Hand Vac Turbo Tool Accessory Due to Laceration Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2015-03-04). Hazards: laceration. Models: 08225. About 22,000 units in the US and 2,500 in Canada.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 15090 |
| Published | 2015-03-04 |
| Last updated | 2015-03-04 |
| Product category | Vacuum Cleaners |
| Products | Dirt Devil® Scorpion® Turbo Quick Flip Hand Vac Turbo Tool Accessory |
| Firm named in the title | Dirt Devil |
| Firms | Royal Appliance Manufacturing Co., of Glenwillow, Ohio (manufacturer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 22,000 |
| Units (Canada) | 2,500 |
| Model numbers | 08225 |
| Hazard classes | laceration |
| Remedy classes | replace, stop use |
| Sold | Home improvement stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com, Walmart.com and other online retailers from January 2012 through February 2015 for about $30 for the hand vac including the accessory tool. |
Description
The recalled Dirt Devil Turbo Tool attachment was sold as a vacuum accessory with the corded Dirt Devil Scorpion Turbo Quick Flip Hand Vac. The accessory tool is a plastic, clear yellowish green attachment with a black turbine fan and black brush roll with white bristles. "Royal," model number "08225" and a five-digit manufacture date code ending in 12A U, 13A U, 13B U or 14B U are printed on a label on the bottom of the hand vacuum. The Turbo Tool measures about 5-3/4 inches long by 4-1/2 inches wide. Consumers can continue to use the Dirt Devil hand vacuum without the turbo tool accessory attachment.
Hazard
The interior fan of the Turbo Tool accessory can break and eject from the tool housing, posing a laceration hazard to the user or bystanders.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the Turbo Tool accessory and contact the firm for instructions on receiving a free replacement tool accessory.
Incidents and injuries
Royal Appliance received six reports of the Turbo Tool accessory breaking. No injuries have been reported.
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