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Fire / OverheatingJanuary 4, 2005CPSC #05078

CPSC, Royal Appliance Announce Recall of Sweeper Vac™

Product
Vacuum Cleaners/Sweepers
Units affected
20,000
Remedy
replacement

What was recalled

The Dirt Devil® Sweeper Vac™ is a battery operated upright vacuum cleaner with "Dirt Devil®" and "Sweeper Vac™" printed on the front. The recall involves vacuum cleaners with the Model Number M083000 with the Plant Code J. The Model Number and Plant Code are printed on a silver plate located on the back of the product. Only vacuum cleaners manufactured in Plant Code J are included in this recall.

Hazard

The vacuum's rotor can lock and overheat during use, causing a smoke and fire hazard.

Injuries

None reported.

Made in

China

Where it was sold

  • Retailers nationwide from November 2003 through November 2004 for between $30 and $40.

Photos

Dirt Devil® Sweeper Vac™Dirt Devil® Sweeper Vac™ Label
View official CPSC recall

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