Recalled Dirt Devil Total Pet Cyclonic Upright vacuums have a risk of electrical shock if the plug prong detaches and remains in an outlet. Affected models were made between Feb 2014 and Sep 2015.
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 vacuums with model numbers UD70210, UD70210CA, or UD70210RM are recalled due to a risk of electrical shock from a detached plug prong. This hazard can occur when the vacuum is unplugged, potentially causing shock if the prong remains in the outlet.
The vacuum's electric cord plug prong can detach from the plug when unplugged and remain in the electrical outlet. If this detached prong stays connected to the outlet, it can cause an electrical shock hazard when the vacuum is used again.
Owners of Dirt Devil Total Pet Cyclonic Upright vacuums with model numbers UD70210, UD70210CA, or UD70210RM made between February 2014 and September 2015 are affected. Pet owners using these vacuums are at highest risk due to the electrical hazard.
Check for a silver label on the back of the vacuum with the model number and manufacture date code. The recalled models have black, gray, or clear housing with red and purple trim and the text 'Total Pet' under the Dirt Devil logo. Only vacuums with the first three digits of the four-digit manufacture date code starting with B14 through I15 are included.
Immediately stop using the recalled vacuums as they pose an electrical shock hazard.
Reach out to Dirt Devil for instructions on getting a free replacement vacuum.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled vacuums and contact Dirt Devil for instructions on receiving a free replacement vacuum.
The recalled models are UD70210, UD70210CA, and UD70210RM.
The vacuums were manufactured between February 2014 and September 2015.
Look for a silver label on the back with the model number and manufacture date code. The recalled models have black, gray, or clear housing with red and purple trim and the text 'Total Pet' under the Dirt Devil logo.
Immediately stop using it and contact Dirt Devil for instructions on getting a free replacement vacuum.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Dirt Devil to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 6641 — Dirt Devil Dirt Devil® Total Pet Cyclonic Upright Hello, I own a Dirt Devil® Total Pet Cyclonic Upright that is covered by recall 6641 from Dirt Devil. The official recall notice states: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled vacuums and contact Dirt Devil for instructions on receiving a free replacement vacuum. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official CPSC recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
