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CPSC, Oreck Manufacturing Co. Announce the Recall of Certain A/C Adaptors for its ZipVac Hand Held Rechargeable Vacuum
Recalled September 7, 2001 · CPSC recall 01524 · Oreck Manufacturing Co. Announce the
Hazard
The charger can overheat and melt, presenting a burn or electric shock hazard to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using these rechargeable vacuums immediately and contact Oreck for information on receiving a replacement unit.
Units
Adaptors for approximately 10,000 vacuums
Incidents / injuries
Oreck has received 22 reports of the charger overheating. No injuries have been reported.
Description
The recalled A/C adaptor for ZipVac rechargeable vacuums is charger model U090010D that has two circular holes in its A/C's adaptor plug end.
What to do
Consumers should stop using these rechargeable vacuums immediately and contact Oreck for information on receiving a replacement unit.
Contact
For additional information contact Oreck at (800) 471-2942 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., central time, Monday through Friday.
Product
AC adaptors for ZipVac rechargeable vacuums
Manufacturer(s)
Oreck Manufacturing Company, of Long Beach, Miss.
Retailers
The vacuums were sold directly by Oreck or by QVC as a premium for the purchase of an Oreck upright vacuum cleaner. The vacuums with the recalled adaptor were sold from February 2001 to June 2001.
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →