CPSC2001-09-07
CPSC, Oreck Manufacturing Co. Announce the Recall of Certain A/C Adaptors for its ZipVac Hand Held Rechargeable Vacuum
Oreck Manufacturing Company, of Long Beach, Miss.
Hazard
The charger can overheat and melt, presenting a burn or electric shock hazard to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using these rechargeable vacuums immediately and contact Oreck for information on receiving a replacement unit.
Sold at
The vacuums were sold directly by Oreck or by QVC as a premium for the purchase of an Oreck upright vacuum cleaner. The vacuums with the recalled adaptor were sold from February 2001 to June 2001.
Affected count
Adaptors for approximately 10,000 vacuums
Injuries reported
Oreck has received 22 reports of the charger overheating. No injuries have been reported.
Products
AC adaptors for ZipVac rechargeable vacuums
Consumer contact
For additional information contact Oreck at (800) 471-2942 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., central time, Monday through Friday.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2001/CPSC-Oreck-Manufacturing-Co-Announce-the-of-Recall-Certain-AC-Adaptors-for-its-ZipVac-Hand-Held-Rechargeable-VacuumDon't want to check this manually?
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