Cordless Stick Vacuums Recalled by Electrolux Home Care Products Due to Bursting Batteries
Recall 09169 · Mar 26, 2009 · Electrolux Home Care Products Inc.
320,000
units affected
320,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 09169
- Date
- Mar 26, 2009
- Company
- Electrolux Home Care Products Inc.
- Units affected
- 320,000
- Product
- Ergorapido, Pronto and Precision Vacuums
- Product type
- Vacuum Cleaners/Sweepers
- Hazard
- Injury
The product
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 can happen
The vacuum's battery can expand and burst, posing a risk of injury to the user and bystanders.
The fix
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.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Electrolux has received 34 reports of incidents in the U.S. involving damage to the vacuum and surrounding property.
- Sold at
- Major and independent retailers nationwide from November 2007 through March 2009 for about $100.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled ergorapido, pronto and precision vacuums?
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.
What is the hazard?
The vacuum's battery can expand and burst, posing a risk of injury to the user and bystanders.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.