Product Recall Number: 05-078
Why was Dirt Devil® Sweeper Vac™ recalled?
The vacuum's rotor can lock and overheat during use causing a smoke and fire hazard.
Product Recall Number: 05-078
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 2005-01-03
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of Product: Dirt Devil® Sweeper Vac™
Description: 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 Description: The vacuum's rotor can lock and overheat during use causing a smoke and fire hazard.
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: Replace
Units: About 20,000
Incidents: None Reported.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the product and contact Dirt Devil® to receive a free replacement.
Sold At: Retailers nationwide from November 2003 through November 2004 for between $30 and $40.
Importers: None Listed
Manufacturers: Royal Appliance, of Glenwillow, Ohio.
Distributors: None Listed
Manufactured In: China
Custom Label: None Listed
Custom Field: None Listed