CPSC recall · Reported March 26, 2009
Cordless Stick Vacuums Recalled by Electrolux Home Care Products Due to Bursting Batteries
The vacuum's battery can expand and burst, posing a risk of injury to the user and bystanders.
Electrolux Home Care Products Inc., of Bloomington, Ill. recalled This recall involves 2-in-1 cordless stick vacuums with a detachable hand vacuum and free….
Cordless Stick Vacuums Recalled by Electrolux Home Care Products Due to Bursting Batteries was recalled by Electrolux Home Care Products Inc., of Bloomington, Ill. in March 26, 2009. Reason: The vacuum's battery can expand and burst, posing a risk of injury to the user and bystanders.. Remedy: Consumers should immediately unplug and stop using the recalled vacuums and contact Elect…. Verify recall #09169 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Electrolux Home Care Products Inc., of Bloomington, Ill. issued this CPSC recall-The vacuum's battery can expand and burst, posing a risk of injury to the user and bystanders..
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- agency class
- March 26, 2009
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #09169 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
This recall involves 2-in-1 cordless stick vacuums with a detachable hand vacuum and free-standing charger. Units involved in the recall have "VOLTS 9.6V D.C." printed on a serial plate on the underside of the handheld unit, and the following serial numbers: 074000001 through 085100001 and 74000001 through 85100001. EL1000A - Pronto EL1000B - Pronto EL1000BX - Pronto EL1000BZ - Pronto PE1000B - Precision EL1005A - Ergorapido EL1006A - Ergorapido
Reason for recall
The vacuum's battery can expand and burst, posing a risk of injury to the user and bystanders.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should immediately unplug and stop using the recalled vacuums and contact Electrolux for a free replacement of the handheld portion which contains the batteries.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 09169 |
| Date reported | March 26, 2009 |
| Date initiated | March 26, 2009 |
| Recalling firm | Electrolux Home Care Products Inc., of Bloomington, Ill. |
| Affected scope | About 320,000 |
| 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 immediately unplug and stop using the recalled vacuums and contact Electrolux for a free replacement of the hand…
- Check the recall number (09169) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
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