CPSC, Oreck Manufacturing Co. Announce the Recall of Certain A/C Adaptors for its ZipVac Hand Held Rechargeable Vacuum

The charger can overheat and melt, presenting a burn or electric shock hazard to consumers.

Recall #: 01524
Affected scope: Adaptors for approximately 10,000 vacuums

Compiled from official public sources by the publisher. · Updated September 2026

Oreck Manufacturing Company, of Long Beach, Miss. recalled The recalled A/C adaptor for ZipVac rechargeable vacuums is charger model U090010D that h….

CPSC, Oreck Manufacturing Co. Announce the Recall of Certain A/C Adaptors for its ZipVac … was recalled by Oreck Manufacturing Company, of Long Beach, Miss. in September 7, 2001. Reason: The charger can overheat and melt, presenting a burn or electric shock hazard to consumers.. Remedy: Consumers should stop using these rechargeable vacuums immediately and contact Oreck for …. Verify recall #01524 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Oreck Manufacturing Company, of Long Beach, Miss. issued this CPSC recall-The charger can overheat and melt, presenting a burn or electric shock hazard to consumers..

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agency class: September 7, 2001
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #01524 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.

Product description

The recalled A/C adaptor for ZipVac rechargeable vacuums is charger model U090010D that has two circular holes in its A/C's adaptor plug end.

Reason for recall

The charger can overheat and melt, presenting a burn or electric shock hazard to consumers.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should stop using these rechargeable vacuums immediately and contact Oreck for information on receiving a replacement unit.

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	01524
Date reported	September 7, 2001
Date initiated	September 7, 2001
Recalling firm	Oreck Manufacturing Company, of Long Beach, Miss.
Affected scope	Adaptors for approximately 10,000 vacuums
Distribution	Not disclosed
Official source	CPSC notice →

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 rechargeable vacuums immediately and contact Oreck for information on receiving a replacement u…

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

The recalled A/C adaptor for ZipVac rechargeable vacuums is charger model U090010D that has two circular holes in its A/C's adaptor plug end.. Recalled by Oreck Manufacturing Company, of Long Beach, Miss.. Units affected: Adaptors for approximately 10,000 vacuums.

Why was this product recalled? ▼

The charger can overheat and melt, presenting a burn or electric shock hazard to consumers.

What should consumers do? ▼

Consumers should stop using these rechargeable vacuums immediately and contact Oreck for information on receiving a replacement unit.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on September 7, 2001. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 01524.

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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