CPSCGeneral Alert

Dirt Devil Vacuum Accessory Tools Recalled Due to Laceration Hazard

Name: Dirt Devil Vacuum Accessory Tools Recalled Due to Laceration Hazard
Brand: TTI Floor Care North America, of Glenwillow, Ohio
SKU: CPSC-08339
Availability: Discontinued
Rating: 1.0 (1 reviews)

Published: July 23, 2008Recall ID: 08339Category: generalCountry: US

Reason for Recall / Hazard

Plastic pieces inside the vacuum tool can break apart and be ejected, posing a laceration hazard to consumers.

Product Description & Identification

The recalled Dirt Devil Turbo Tool/Power Brush attachment was sold as an accessory with the following Dirt Devil vacuum models. Only vacuum tool accessories with date codes J7060 through J7365 and have a C-clip connector are included in this recall. The date code is located on the underside of the vacuum accessory. The Turbo Tool/Power Brush tools are about 6 ½ inches long by about 5 inches wide and come in a variety of colors that match the color of the vacuum. The housing of the tool was made in clear, red, green, or light blue with clear, light blue, dark blue, red, purple, or black turbine fans with matching brush rolls. Dirt Devil Vacuum Models Reaction Purpose for Pets Ultra Swivel Glide M110000 M140000 M086020 M110000HD M140000CA M110001B M110002 Envision Wide Glide Swerve M110003 M086700WCA M086030 M110006 M086710 M086030CA M110008 M110008CA Action Upright Royal Commercial M110009 M110020CAB RY6100

Affected Products

Dirt Devil Vacuum Power Brush Attachment Tools

Additional Source Details

Field	Value
U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2008/Dirt-Devil-Vacuum-Accessory-Tools-Recalled-Due-to-Laceration-Hazard
Title	Dirt Devil Vacuum Accessory Tools Recalled Due to Laceration Hazard
Images › 1 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/60ff69b4f0f4461f8de5ddb9a49060a8.jpg
Images › 1 › Caption	Recalled Power Brush Attachment Tool
Images › 2 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/68e532f072bb4af2842ed12dbfd72078.jpg
Images › 2 › Caption	Recalled Power Brush Attachment Tools
Images › 3 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/d5b24263cded42339c305121afe44f9f.jpg
Images › 3 › Caption	Model and Date Code Location
Hazards › Name	Plastic pieces inside the vacuum tool can break apart and be ejected, posing a laceration hazard to consumers.
Injuries › Name	TTI Floor Care has received 140 reports of incidents involving the recalled vacuum tool, including 12 reports of injuries.
Products › Name	Dirt Devil Vacuum Power Brush Attachment Tools
Products › Type	Vacuum Cleaners/Sweepers
Products › Category I D	2216
Products › Number Of Units	About 987,000
Recall I D	4380
Remedies › Name	Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Dirt Devil accessory tool and contact the firm to receive a free repair kit.
Retailers › Name	Mass merchandisers, home improvement stores and other retail stores nationwide from April 2007 through April 2008 for between $60 and $170 for the vacuum cleaner, including accessory tools.
Recall Date	2008-07-23T00:00:00
Description	The recalled Dirt Devil Turbo Tool/Power Brush attachment was sold as an accessory with the following Dirt Devil vacuum models. Only vacuum tool accessories with date codes J7060 through J7365 and have a C-clip connector are included in this recall. The date code is located on the underside of the vacuum accessory. The Turbo Tool/Power Brush tools are about 6 ½ inches long by about 5 inches wide and come in a variety of colors that match the color of the vacuum. The housing of the tool was made in clear, red, green, or light blue with clear, light blue, dark blue, red, purple, or black turbine fans with matching brush rolls. Dirt Devil Vacuum Models Reaction Purpose for Pets Ultra Swivel Glide M110000 M140000 M086020 M110000HD M140000CA M110001B M110002 Envision Wide Glide Swerve M110003 M086700WCA M086030 M110006 M086710 M086030CA M110008 M110008CA Action Upright Royal Commercial M110009 M110020CAB RY6100
Recall Number	08339
Manufacturers › Name	TTI Floor Care North America, of Glenwillow, Ohio
Consumer Contact	For additional information, contact TTI Floor Care at (800) 245-2296 between 8 a.m. and 7 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.dirtdevilturbotool.com
Last Publish Date	2014-05-23T00:00:00
Manufacturer Countries › Country	Hong Kong

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Recalling FirmTTI Floor Care North America, of Glenwillow, Ohio

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Caution (Class III)

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