Safety regulator, BISSELL Announce Recall to Repair Upright Carpet Cleaners
Recall 05106 · Feb 11, 2005 · BISSELL Homecare Inc.
750,000
units affected
750,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 05106
- Date
- Feb 11, 2005
- Company
- BISSELL Homecare Inc.
- Units affected
- 750,000
- Product
- BISSELL upright carpet deep cleaners
- Product type
- Vacuum Cleaners/Sweepers
- Hazard
- Electric shock
The product
The recalled upright carpet deep cleaners have an open handgrip, a partially metal handle and come in a variety of colors. The word "BISSELL" is printed on the front of the unit. The recalled carpet cleaners have date codes beginning with 01, 02, 03 or 04 and include the following models: PowerLifter® Plus (model number 1620) PowerSteamer® ClearView® (model numbers 1692, 1692-1, 1692-R) Power Steamer® (model numbers 1685, 1693, 1693-R, 1693-W, 1694, 1694-1, 1694-R) Power Lifter® (model number 1694-3) Rubbermaid X-tra-Lift™ (model 9E00) The date codes and model numbers are printed on a label on the bottom of the unit. Cleaners with the model number and date codes listed above that are marked "Inspected" on or near the label are not included in the recall.
What can happen
The carpet cleaner's metal upper handle can pose an electric shock hazard to consumers.
The fix
Consumers should stop using the carpet cleaners immediately and contact BISSELL for the location of the nearest service center to receive a free inspection and, if necessary, repair.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- BISSELL has received six reports of consumers receiving shocks from the unit.
- Sold at
- Major discount, appliance and department stores nationwide from January 2001 through December 2004 for between $100 and $145.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled bissell upright carpet deep cleaners?
Consumers should stop using the carpet cleaners immediately and contact BISSELL for the location of the nearest service center to receive a free inspection and, if necessary, repair.
What is the hazard?
The carpet cleaner's metal upper handle can pose an electric shock hazard to consumers.
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.