BISSELL Recalls Cordless Multi-Surface Wet Dry Vacuums Due to Fire Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2023-01-12). Hazards: fire, burn. Models: 2551, 25519. About 61,000 units in the US and 4,300 in Canada.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 23091 |
| Published | 2023-01-12 |
| Last updated | 2023-01-12 |
| Products | BISSELL® Cordless Multi-Surface Wet Dry Vacuums Models 2551, 2551W and 25519 |
| Firm named in the title | BISSELL |
| Firms | BISSELL Homecare Inc., of Grand Rapids, Michigan (importer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 61,000 |
| Units (Canada) | 4,300 |
| Model numbers | 2551, 25519 |
| Hazard classes | fire, burn |
| Remedy classes | repair, replace, stop use |
| Sold | Walmart stores nationwide and online at www.bissell.com, www.walmart.com, www.qvc.com, www.amazon.com, www.costco.com, www.fingerhut.com, www.acehardware.com, www.kohls.com, and www.wayfair.com from January 2019 through November 2022 for about $360. |
Description
This recall involves BISSELL Cordless Multi-Surface Wet Dry Vacuum models 2551, 2551W and 25519. "BISSELL" is printed on the foot of the product. The model numbers are visible when the clean water tank is removed.
Hazard
The circuit board inside the vacuum's battery pack can overheat and smoke, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled vacuums and contact BISSELL for a free battery pack replacement. Consumers can either take the product to a local BISSELL authorized service center for a free battery pack replacement or schedule a free in-home repair visit from an authorized BISSELL service technician to replace the existing battery pack.
Incidents and injuries
BISSELL has received 66 reports of the vacuum smoking and emitting a burning odor; including five reports of the battery pack catching on fire, three of which resulted in minor property damage and one resulting in a burn injury.
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