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CPSC, BISSELL Announce Recall to Repair Upright Carpet Cleaners

Reported: February 11, 2005 Initiated: February 11, 2005 #05106

Product Description

The recalled upright carpet deep cleaners have an open handgrip, a partially metal handle and come in a variety of colors. The word "BISSELL" is printed on the front of the unit. The recalled carpet cleaners have date codes beginning with 01, 02, 03 or 04 and include the following models: PowerLifter® Plus (model number 1620) PowerSteamer® ClearView® (model numbers 1692, 1692-1, 1692-R) Power Steamer® (model numbers 1685, 1693, 1693-R, 1693-W, 1694, 1694-1, 1694-R) Power Lifter® (model number 1694-3) Rubbermaid X-tra-Lift™ (model 9E00) The date codes and model numbers are printed on a label on the bottom of the unit. Cleaners with the model number and date codes listed above that are marked "Inspected" on or near the label are not included in the recall.

Reason for Recall

The carpet cleaner's metal upper handle can pose an electric shock hazard to consumers.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using the carpet cleaners immediately and contact BISSELL for the location of the nearest service center to receive a free inspection and, if necessary, repair.

Details

Units Affected
About 750,000
Official Source
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2005/CPSC-BISSELL-Announce-Recall-to-Repair-Upright-Carpet-Cleaners-

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼
The recalled upright carpet deep cleaners have an open handgrip, a partially metal handle and come in a variety of colors. The word "BISSELL" is printed on the front of the unit. The recalled carpet cleaners have date codes beginning with 01, 02, 03 or 04 and include the following models: PowerLifter® Plus (model number 1620) PowerSteamer® ClearView® (model numbers 1692, 1692-1, 1692-R) Power Steamer® (model numbers 1685, 1693, 1693-R, 1693-W, 1694, 1694-1, 1694-R) Power Lifter® (model number 1694-3) Rubbermaid X-tra-Lift™ (model 9E00) The date codes and model numbers are printed on a label on the bottom of the unit. Cleaners with the model number and date codes listed above that are marked "Inspected" on or near the label are not included in the recall.. Recalled by BISSELL Homecare Inc., of Grand Rapids, Mich.. Units affected: About 750,000.
Why was this product recalled? ▼
The carpet cleaner's metal upper handle can pose an electric shock hazard to consumers.
What should consumers do? ▼
Consumers should stop using the carpet cleaners immediately and contact BISSELL for the location of the nearest service center to receive a free inspection and, if necessary, repair.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the CPSC on February 11, 2005. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 05106.

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