Electrolux Home Care Products · Recalled
Cordless Stick Vacuums Recalled by Electrolux Home Care Products Due to Bursting Batteries
The vacuum's battery can expand and burst, posing a risk of injury to the user and bystanders.
- Units
- About 320,000
- Reports
- 34
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- —
- Price
- $100
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
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
The file
- Sold at
- Major and independent retailers nationwide from November 2007 through March 2009 for about $100.
- Product type
- Vacuum Cleaners/Sweepers
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- Electrolux Home Care Products Inc., of Bloomington, Ill.
Incident log
Electrolux has received 34 reports of incidents in the U.S. involving damage to the vacuum and surrounding property.
What the notice says to do
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.
For additional information, contact Electrolux Home Care Products at (800) 932-1778 between 8 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. CT Saturday and Sunday. Consumers can also visit the firm's Web site at www.stickvacrecall.com
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
Notice first dated MAR 26 2009; last revised MAY 23 2014.
