CPSC2005-02-11
CPSC, BISSELL Announce Recall to Repair Upright Carpet Cleaners
BISSELL Homecare Inc., of Grand Rapids, Mich.
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.
Sold at
Major discount, appliance and department stores nationwide from January 2001 through December 2004 for between $100 and $145.
Affected count
About 750,000
Injuries reported
BISSELL has received six reports of consumers receiving shocks from the unit.
Manufactured in
United States, Mexico
Products
BISSELL upright carpet deep cleaners
Consumer contact
Call BISSELL toll-free at (800) 237-7691 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the BISSELL Web site at www.BISSELL.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2005/CPSC-BISSELL-Announce-Recall-to-Repair-Upright-Carpet-Cleaners-Don't want to check this manually?
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