CPSCMarch 26, 2009

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

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