Cordless Stick Vacuums Recalled by Electrolux Home Care
Cordless Stick Vacuums Recalled by Electrolux Home Care Products Due to Bursting Batteries
Why was Cordless Stick Vacuums Recalled by Electrolux Home Care recalled?
The vacuum's battery can expand and burst, posing a risk of injury to the user and bystanders.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should immediately unplug and stop using the recalled vacuums and contact Electrolux for a free replacement of the handheld portion which contains the batteries. Contact: For additional information, contact Electrolux Home Care Products at (800) 932-1778 between 8 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. CT Saturday and Sunday. Consumers can also visit the firm's Web site at www.stickvacrecall.com
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.
- Product
- Ergorapido, Pronto and Precision Vacuums
- Company
- Electrolux Home Care Products Inc., of Bloomington, Ill.
- Quantity
- About 320,000
- Sold at
- Major and independent retailers nationwide from November 2007 through March 2009 for about $100.
- Recall date
- March 26, 2009
- Incidents / injuries
- Electrolux has received 34 reports of incidents in the U.S. involving damage to the vacuum and surrounding property.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
This recall involves 2-in-1 cordless stick vacuums with a detachable hand vacuum and free-standing charger. Units involved in the recall have "VOLTS 9.6V D.C." printed on a serial plate on the underside of the handheld unit, and the following serial numbers: 074000001 through 085100001 and 74000001 through 85100001. EL1000A - Pronto EL1000B - Pronto EL1000BX - Pronto EL1000BZ - Pronto PE1000B - Precision EL1005A - Ergorapido EL1006A - Ergorapido