CPSCGeneral Alert
CPSC, Procter & Gamble Announce Recall of Sweep+Vac Battery-Operated Vacuum Clea...
Published: November 26, 2004Recall ID: 05057Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
In some cases, when the vacuum cleaner is left in the "on" position, the rotor can lock up and cause the unit to overheat. This poses a smoke and fire hazard.
Product Description & Identification
The recalled Sweep+Vac by Swiffer is a battery-operated, upright vacuum cleaner used to vacuum floors. The vacuum cleaner stands about 4 feet tall and has a green base and silver pole. The name "Swiffer" is printed across the front of the base in white letters. UPC numbers included in this recall are 37000-46522 and 37000-02553. The UPC numbers are printed on the product's packaging. No other Swiffer products are involved.
Affected Products
Sweep+Vac by Swiffer Vacuum Cleaner
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2005/CPSC-Procter--Gamble-Announce-Recall-of-SweepVac-Battery-Operated-Vacuum-Cleaner-by-Swiffer- |
| Title | CPSC, Procter & Gamble Announce Recall of Sweep+Vac Battery-Operated Vacuum Cleaner by Swiffer |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/swiffer-vac.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled Sweep+Vac Vacuum Cleaner |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/swiffer-cleaner.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Recalled Sweep+Vac Vacuum Cleaner |
| Hazards › Name | In some cases, when the vacuum cleaner is left in the "on" position, the rotor can lock up and cause the unit to overheat. This poses a smoke and fire hazard. |
| Injuries › Name | Procter & Gamble has received 14 complaints of the Sweep+Vac overheating, including one report of a fire with minor property damage. No injuries have been reported. |
| Products › Name | Sweep+Vac by Swiffer Vacuum Cleaner |
| Products › Type | Vacuum Cleaners/Sweepers |
| Products › Category I D | 2216 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 175,000 |
| Recall I D | 2829 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should stop using the product immediately and disconnect the Sweep+Vac by removing the top section of the pole. To disconnect the vacuum cleaner, press the small green button on the pole, about 12 inches below the handle, then pull the handle straight out. This eliminates any possibility of the unit overheating. Consumers should contact Procter & Gamble for more information on returning the product to receive a free replacement coupon. |
| Retailers › Name | Retail and grocery stores nationwide from September 2004 through November 2004 for about $30. |
| Recall Date | 2004-11-26T00:00:00 |
| Description | The recalled Sweep+Vac by Swiffer is a battery-operated, upright vacuum cleaner used to vacuum floors. The vacuum cleaner stands about 4 feet tall and has a green base and silver pole. The name "Swiffer" is printed across the front of the base in white letters. UPC numbers included in this recall are 37000-46522 and 37000-02553. The UPC numbers are printed on the product's packaging. No other Swiffer products are involved. |
| Product U P Cs › 1 › U P C | 3700002553 |
| Product U P Cs › 2 › U P C | 3700046522 |
| Distributors › Name | Procter & Gamble Company (P&G), of Cincinnati, Ohio |
| Recall Number | 05057 |
| Consumer Contact | Consumers should contact (800) 395-5594 daily between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET or visit www.swiffer.com to receive shipping materials to return the Sweep+Vac unit to Procter & Gamble and receive a free replacement coupon. |
| Last Publish Date | 2024-08-28T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |