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CPSC, Oreck Manufacturing Co. Announce the Recall of Certain A/C Adaptors for its ZipVac Hand Held Rechargeable Vacuum

⚠ Critical Alert — Stop Using Immediately

This product has been flagged with severe risks (fire or burn). Stop using it now and contact the brand or CPSC for a refund, repair, or replacement.

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CPSC Recall Notice

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-1953.

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.

Corrective Action (per CPSC)

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-1953.

Consumers should stop using these rechargeable vacuums immediately and contact Oreck for information on receiving a replacement unit.

✅ What you should do

  1. Stop using the product if you own it.
  2. Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
  3. Contact 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. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
  4. For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
  5. If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to CPSC.

Consumer Contact (per CPSC)

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-1953.

For additional information contact Oreck at (800) 471-2942 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., central time, Monday through Friday.

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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. Recall FAQ

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. is the subject of an electronics recall: CPSC, Oreck Manufacturing Co. Announce the Recall of Certain A/C Adaptors for its ZipVac Hand Held Rechargeable Vacuum. The notice was published on September 7, 2001 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 10,000 units are potentially affected.