Cordless Stick Vacuums Recalled by Electrolux Home Care Products Due to Bursting Batteries

Recalled March 26, 2009 · CPSC recall 09169 · Cordless

Recalled Cordless Stick Vacuum Serial Plates

Hazard

The vacuum's battery can expand and burst, posing a risk of injury to the user and bystanders.

Remedy

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.

Units

About 320,000

Incidents / injuries

Electrolux has received 34 reports of incidents in the U.S. involving damage to the vacuum and surrounding property.

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

What to do

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.

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

Product

Ergorapido, Pronto and Precision Vacuums

Distributed by

Electrolux Home Care Products Inc., of Bloomington, Ill.

Retailers

Major and independent retailers nationwide from November 2007 through March 2009 for about $100.

Made in

China

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →