CPSC2015-03-04
Dirt Devil Recalls Hand Vac Turbo Tool Accessory Due to Laceration Hazard
Royal Appliance Manufacturing Co., of Glenwillow, Ohio
Hazard
The interior fan of the Turbo Tool accessory can break and eject from the tool housing, posing a laceration hazard to the user or bystanders.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the Turbo Tool accessory and contact the firm for instructions on receiving a free replacement tool accessory.
Sold at
Home improvement stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com, Walmart.com and other online retailers from January 2012 through February 2015 for about $30 for the hand vac including the accessory tool.
Affected count
About 22,000 in the United States and about 2,500 in Canada
Injuries reported
Royal Appliance received six reports of the Turbo Tool accessory breaking. No injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Replace
Products
Dirt Devil® Scorpion® Turbo Quick Flip Hand Vac Turbo Tool Accessory
Consumer contact
Royal Appliance toll-free at (888) 393-2063 between 8 a.m. and 7 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.dirtdevil.com and click on the "Recall Information" link at the bottom of the page for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2015/Dirt-Devil-Recalls-Hand-Vac-Turbo-Tool-AccessoryDon't want to check this manually?
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