CPSC recall · Reported February 2, 2016
Royal Appliance Recalls Dirt Devil Pet Vacuums Due to Electrical Shock Hazard
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 rem…
The CPSC recalled The recall includes three models of the Dirt Devil Total Pet Cyclonic Upright vacuums, mo….
Royal Appliance Recalls Dirt Devil Pet Vacuums Due to Electrical Shock Hazard was recalled and listed by the CPSC in February 2, 2016. Reason: The vacuum's electric cord plug prong can detach and remain in the electrical outlet when the vacuum is unplu…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled vacuums and contact Dirt Devil for i…. Verify recall #16088 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
issued this CPSC recall-The vacuum's electric cord plug prong can detach and remain in the electrical outlet when the vacuum is unplu….
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- agency class
- February 2, 2016
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #16088 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 three models of the Dirt Devil Total Pet Cyclonic Upright vacuums, model UD70210, UD70210CA and UD70210RM. The model number and manufacture date code are printed on a silver label on the back side of the vacuum. The vacuums are identical with black, gray and clear housing with red and purple trim. "Total Pet" is printed underneath the Dirt Devil logo in the center of the vacuum. Only vacuums with the first three digits of the four-digit manufacture date code that begin with B14 through I15 are included in the recall. All recalled vacuums were manufactured between February 2014 and September 2015.
Reason for recall
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.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled vacuums and contact Dirt Devil for instructions on receiving a free replacement vacuum.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 16088 |
| Date reported | February 2, 2016 |
| Date initiated | February 2, 2016 |
| Recalling firm | Not disclosed |
| Affected scope | About 149,000 in the United States (in addition, about 9,700 in Canada) |
| 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 stop using the recalled vacuums and contact Dirt Devil for instructions on receiving a free replacem…
- Check the recall number (16088) 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
This page summarizes the official CPSC record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.
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