CPSC2023-01-12
BISSELL Recalls Cordless Multi-Surface Wet Dry Vacuums Due to Fire Hazard
BISSELL Homecare Inc., of Grand Rapids, Michigan
Hazard
The circuit board inside the vacuum's battery pack can overheat and smoke, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled vacuums and contact BISSELL for a free battery pack replacement. Consumers can either take the product to a local BISSELL authorized service center for a free battery pack replacement or schedule a free in-home repair visit from an authorized BISSELL service technician to replace the existing battery pack.
Sold at
Walmart stores nationwide and online at www.bissell.com, www.walmart.com, www.qvc.com, www.amazon.com, www.costco.com, www.fingerhut.com, www.acehardware.com, www.kohls.com, and www.wayfair.com from January 2019 through November 2022 for about $360.
Affected count
About 61,000 (In addition, about 4,300 were sold in Canada)
Injuries reported
BISSELL has received 66 reports of the vacuum smoking and emitting a burning odor; including five reports of the battery pack catching on fire, three of which resulted in minor property damage and one resulting in a burn injury.
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Repair
Products
BISSELL® Cordless Multi-Surface Wet Dry Vacuums Models 2551, 2551W and 25519
Consumer contact
Contact BISSELL toll-free at 855-417-7001 from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. ET Monday through Friday and 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET on Saturday, or online at www.BISSELL.com/recall or www.BISSELL.com and click on "Product Recalls" at the bottom of the page for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2023/BISSELL-Recalls-Cordless-Multi-Surface-Wet-Dry-Vacuums-Due-to-Fire-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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