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Product Recall Number: 16-088

Why was Dirt Devil® Total Pet Cyclonic Upright recalled?

The vacuum's electric cord plug prong can detach and remain in the electrical outlet when the vacuum is unplugged. The detached prong can pose an electrical shock hazard if it remains connected with the electrical outlet.

Dirt Devil® Total Pet Cyclonic Upright
Here's product recall specific data for Dirt Devil® Total Pet Cyclonic Upright.

  • Product Recall Number: 16-088

  • Product Safety Warning Number:

  • Date: 2016-02-02

  • Product Safety Warning Date:

  • Name Of Product: Dirt Devil® Total Pet Cyclonic Upright

  • Description: The vacuum's electric cord plug prong can detach and remain in the electrical outlet when the vacuum is unplugged. The detached prong can pose an electrical shock hazard if it remains connected with the electrical outlet.

  • Hazard Description: The vacuum's electric cord plug prong can detach and remain in the electrical outlet when the vacuum is unplugged. The detached prong can pose an electrical shock hazard if it remains connected with the electrical outlet.

  • Consumer Action: None Listed

  • Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed

  • Remedy Type: Replace

  • Units: About 149,000 in the United States (in addition, about 9,700 in Canada)

  • Incidents: The firm has received 14 reports of a detached prong that remained in an electrical outlet. No injuries have been reported.

  • Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled vacuums and contact Dirt Devil for instructions on receiving a free replacement vacuum.

  • Sold At: ABC Warehouse, Boardman Furniture, Fred's, Walmart stores nationwide, Dirt Devil via telephone and online at www.dirtdevil.com, www.ebay.com and www.walmart.com from February 2014 through November 2015 for between $45 and $70.

  • Importers: Royal Appliance Mfg. Co., of Glenwillow, Ohio

  • Manufacturers: None Listed

  • Distributors: None Listed

  • Manufactured In: China

  • Custom Label: None Listed

  • Custom Field: None Listed