CPSC, L&N Sales and Marketing Announce Recall of Cordless Sweepers Sold on QVC
Recalled April 29, 2004 · CPSC recall 04548 · L&N Sales and Marketing
Hazard
The sweeper can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the sweeper immediately. A replacement sweeper will be offered free of charge by L&N through QVC. Consumers will receive direct notification from QVC about the recall.
Units
59,400
Incidents / injuries
L&N has received about 80 reports of the sweepers overheating, including 11 reports of fires, some of which resulted in minor property damage.
Description
The Prosweep Rechargeable Cordless Sweeper with Rotating Brush has a clear blue plastic housing. Model number "EB005 / 52008" is written on a silver-colored label on the bottom of the units. "L&N Sales and Marketing" and "Made in China" also are written on the label.
What to do
Consumers should stop using the sweeper immediately. A replacement sweeper will be offered free of charge by L&N through QVC. Consumers will receive direct notification from QVC about the recall.
Contact
For more information, contact QVC's customer service department at (800) 367-9444 between 8 a.m. and 12 a.m. ET any day of the week.
Product
ProSweep Rechargeable Cordless Sweeper
Distributed by
L&N Sales and Marketing Inc., of Hatboro, Pa.
Retailers
QVC television nationwide, from December 28, 2003 through February 16, 2004, for between $36 and $40.
Made in
China
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →