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Royal Appliance Recalls Dirt Devil Pet Vacuums Due to Electrical Shock Hazard

Reported: February 2, 2016 Initiated: February 2, 2016 #16088

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

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled vacuums and contact Dirt Devil for instructions on receiving a free replacement vacuum.

Details

Units Affected
About 149,000 in the United States (in addition, about 9,700 in Canada)
Official Source
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2016/Royal-Appliance-Recalls-Dirt-Devil-Pet-Vacuums

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼
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.. Units affected: About 149,000 in the United States (in addition, about 9,700 in Canada).
Why was this product recalled? ▼
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.
What should consumers do? ▼
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled vacuums and contact Dirt Devil for instructions on receiving a free replacement vacuum.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the CPSC on February 2, 2016. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 16088.

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