CPSC2016-02-02
Royal Appliance Recalls Dirt Devil Pet Vacuums Due to Electrical Shock Hazard
Royal Appliance Mfg. Co., of Glenwillow, Ohio
Hazard
The vacuum's electric cord plug prong can detach and remain in the electrical outlet when the vacuum is unplugged. The detached prong can pose an electrical shock hazard if it remains connected with the electrical outlet.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled vacuums and contact Dirt Devil for instructions on receiving a free replacement vacuum.
Sold at
ABC Warehouse, Boardman Furniture, Fred's, Walmart stores nationwide, Dirt Devil via telephone and online at www.dirtdevil.com, www.ebay.com and www.walmart.com from February 2014 through November 2015 for between $45 and $70.
Affected count
About 149,000 in the United States (in addition, about 9,700 in Canada)
Injuries reported
The firm has received 14 reports of a detached prong that remained in an electrical outlet. No injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Replace
Products
Dirt Devil® Total Pet Cyclonic Upright
Consumer contact
Dirt Devil at 800-373-6290 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday or online at www.dirtdevil.com and click on the "Support" tab at the top of the page for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2016/Royal-Appliance-Recalls-Dirt-Devil-Pet-VacuumsDon't want to check this manually?
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