CPSCGeneral Alert
Cordless Stick Vacuums Recalled by Electrolux Home Care Products Due to Bursting...
Published: March 26, 2009Recall ID: 09169Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The vacuum's battery can expand and burst, posing a risk of injury to the user and bystanders.
Product Description & Identification
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
Affected Products
Ergorapido, Pronto and Precision Vacuums
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2009/Cordless-Stick-Vacuums-Recalled-by-Electrolux-Home-Care-Products-Due-to-Bursting-Batteries |
| Title | Cordless Stick Vacuums Recalled by Electrolux Home Care Products Due to Bursting Batteries |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/8f2467bba9b644999f5f438178bfbe88.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled Cordless Stick Vacuum |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/de110440ea22498db295fa0d48e95b88.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Recalled Cordless Stick Vacuum Serial Plates |
| Hazards › Name | The vacuum's battery can expand and burst, posing a risk of injury to the user and bystanders. |
| Injuries › Name | Electrolux has received 34 reports of incidents in the U.S. involving damage to the vacuum and surrounding property. |
| Products › Name | Ergorapido, Pronto and Precision Vacuums |
| Products › Type | Vacuum Cleaners/Sweepers |
| Products › Category I D | 2216 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 320,000 |
| Recall I D | 5174 |
| Remedies › Name | 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. |
| Retailers › Name | Major and independent retailers nationwide from November 2007 through March 2009 for about $100. |
| Recall Date | 2009-03-26T00:00:00 |
| 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 |
| Distributors › Name | Electrolux Home Care Products Inc., of Bloomington, Ill. |
| Recall Number | 09169 |
| Consumer Contact | For additional information, contact Electrolux Home Care Products at (800) 932-1778 between 8 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. CT Saturday and Sunday. Consumers can also visit the firm's Web site at www.stickvacrecall.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-05-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |