CPSC2023-12-07
Oreck Discover Upright Vacuums Recalled by TTI Floor Care Due to Electrical Shock Hazard
Royal Appliance Mfg. Co., d/b/a TTI Floor Care North America, of Charlotte, North Carolina
Hazard
The vacuum's electric cord plug prong can detach and remain in an electrical outlet when the vacuum is unplugged. This poses an electrical shock hazard to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled vacuums and contact Oreck or their local Oreck dealer for instructions on how to obtain a free repair. To locate the nearest authorized dealer, go to "Find Your Local Store" at www.oreck.com.
Sold at
Independent Oreck dealers nationwide and online at www.acmetools.com, www.amazon.com, www.homedepot.com, and www.oreck.com from September 2022 through September 2023 for about $600.
Affected count
About 6,200
Injuries reported
The firm has received 41 reports of a prong detaching from its plug. No injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Repair
Products
Oreck Discover Upright Vacuums
Consumer contact
Oreck toll-free at 888-383-7000 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday, or online at www.oreck.com/pages/recall or www.oreck.com and click on "Product Recall" at the bottom of the page for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2024/Oreck-Discover-Upright-Vacuums-Recalled-by-TTI-Floor-Care-Due-to-Electrical-Shock-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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