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CPSC recall · Reported April 4, 2000

CPSC, BISSELL® Homecare Inc. Announce Recall of Upright Vacuum Cleaners

The power cord insulation can tear where the cord attaches to the vacuum, exposing bare wires. This poses a risk of shock and burns to consumers.

Recall #
00089
Affected scope
About 207,000
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Bissell® Homecare Inc. of Grand Rapids, Mich. recalled The recall includes one model of the BISSELL PowerClean™ vacuum and three models of the B….

CPSC, BISSELL® Homecare Inc. Announce Recall of Upright Vacuum Cleaners was recalled by Bissell® Homecare Inc. of Grand Rapids, Mich. in April 4, 2000. Reason: The power cord insulation can tear where the cord attaches to the vacuum, exposing bare wires. This poses a r…. Remedy: Consumers should stop using these vacuum cleaners immediately, and contact BISSELL to arr…. Verify recall #00089 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Bissell® Homecare Inc. of Grand Rapids, Mich. issued this CPSC recall-The power cord insulation can tear where the cord attaches to the vacuum, exposing bare wires. This poses a r….

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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #00089 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

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Product description

The recall includes one model of the BISSELL PowerClean™ vacuum and three models of the BISSELL® PureAir™ vacuum cleaners. The PowerClean™ vacuum has model number 3540-1 and is black. The PureAir™ vacuum has model number 3540-2 and is blue. The PureAir™ Deluxe vacuum has model number 3541, and is purple. The PureAir™ Platinum vacuum has model number 3541-P, and is purple. The model number is located on a label on the back of the vacuum. These vacuums have date codes from 98176000 through 99254999, located in the bottom right-hand corner of the label. The recalled vacuums do not have a 3-inch plastic flex relief where the power cord enters the vacuum handle.

Reason for recall

The power cord insulation can tear where the cord attaches to the vacuum, exposing bare wires. This poses a risk of shock and burns to consumers.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should stop using these vacuum cleaners immediately, and contact BISSELL to arrange for a free repair through BISSELL's authorized service network. Vacuums cannot be repaired by the retailers.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class Not classified by agency
Status Active
Recall number 00089
Date reported April 4, 2000
Date initiated April 4, 2000
Recalling firm Bissell® Homecare Inc. of Grand Rapids, Mich.
Affected scope About 207,000
Distribution Not disclosed
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Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

What to do with this recall

Consumers should stop using these vacuum cleaners immediately, and contact BISSELL to arrange for a free repair through BISSELL's…

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼
The recall includes one model of the BISSELL PowerClean™ vacuum and three models of the BISSELL® PureAir™ vacuum cleaners. The PowerClean™ vacuum has model number 3540-1 and is black. The PureAir™ vacuum has model number 3540-2 and is blue. The PureAir™ Deluxe vacuum has model number 3541, and is purple. The PureAir™ Platinum vacuum has model number 3541-P, and is purple. The model number is located on a label on the back of the vacuum. These vacuums have date codes from 98176000 through 99254999, located in the bottom right-hand corner of the label. The recalled vacuums do not have a 3-inch plastic flex relief where the power cord enters the vacuum handle.. Recalled by Bissell® Homecare Inc. of Grand Rapids, Mich.. Units affected: About 207,000.
Why was this product recalled? ▼
The power cord insulation can tear where the cord attaches to the vacuum, exposing bare wires. This poses a risk of shock and burns to consumers.
What should consumers do? ▼
Consumers should stop using these vacuum cleaners immediately, and contact BISSELL to arrange for a free repair through BISSELL's authorized service network. Vacuums cannot be repaired by the retailers.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the CPSC on April 4, 2000. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 00089.
How do I report an injury from a recalled product? ▼
Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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