Safety regulator, L&N Sales and Marketing Announce Recall of Cordless Sweepers Sold on QVC
Recall 04548 · Apr 29, 2004 · L&N Sales and Marketing Inc.
59,400
units affected
59,400
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 04548
- Date
- Apr 29, 2004
- Company
- L&N Sales and Marketing Inc.
- Units affected
- 59,400
- Product
- ProSweep Rechargeable Cordless Sweeper
- Product type
- Vacuum Cleaners/Sweepers
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
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 can happen
The sweeper can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
The fix
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.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- L&N has received about 80 reports of the sweepers overheating, including 11 reports of fires, some of which resulted in minor property damage.
- Sold at
- QVC television nationwide, from December 28, 2003 through February 16, 2004, for between $36 and $40.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled prosweep rechargeable cordless sweeper?
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.
What is the hazard?
The sweeper can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
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.