CPSC2008-07-23
Dirt Devil Vacuum Accessory Tools Recalled Due to Laceration Hazard
TTI Floor Care North America, of Glenwillow, Ohio
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.
Sold at
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.
Affected count
About 987,000
Injuries reported
TTI Floor Care has received 140 reports of incidents involving the recalled vacuum tool, including 12 reports of injuries.
Manufactured in
Hong Kong
Products
Dirt Devil Vacuum Power Brush Attachment Tools
Consumer contact
For additional information, contact TTI Floor Care at (800) 245-2296 between 8 a.m. and 7 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.dirtdevilturbotool.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2008/Dirt-Devil-Vacuum-Accessory-Tools-Recalled-Due-to-Laceration-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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