CPSC2009-03-26
Cordless Stick Vacuums Recalled by Electrolux Home Care Products Due to Bursting Batteries
Electrolux Home Care Products Inc., of Bloomington, Ill.
Hazard
The vacuum's battery can expand and burst, posing a risk of injury to the user and bystanders.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately unplug and stop using the recalled vacuums and contact Electrolux for a free replacement of the handheld portion which contains the batteries.
Sold at
Major and independent retailers nationwide from November 2007 through March 2009 for about $100.
Affected count
About 320,000
Injuries reported
Electrolux has received 34 reports of incidents in the U.S. involving damage to the vacuum and surrounding property.
Manufactured in
China
Products
Ergorapido, Pronto and Precision Vacuums
Consumer contact
For additional information, contact Electrolux Home Care Products at (800) 932-1778 between 8 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. CT Saturday and Sunday. Consumers can also visit the firm's Web site at www.stickvacrecall.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2009/Cordless-Stick-Vacuums-Recalled-by-Electrolux-Home-Care-Products-Due-to-Bursting-BatteriesDon't want to check this manually?
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