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Medium RiskCPSCcpsc-5174INJURY

Cordless Stick Vacuums Recalled by Electrolux Home Care Products Due to Bursting Batteries

Units Affected
320,000
Recall Date
March 26, 2009
Issuing Agency
Hazard
Injury
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CPSC Recall Notice

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-5174.

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

Corrective Action (per CPSC)

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-5174.

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 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 Major And Independent Retailers Nationwide From November 2007 Through March 2009 For About $100. 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-5174.

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

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Major And Independent Retailers Nationwide From November 2007 Through March 2009 For About $100. Recall FAQ

Major And Independent Retailers Nationwide From November 2007 Through March 2009 For About $100. is the subject of a consumer products recall: Cordless Stick Vacuums Recalled by Electrolux Home Care Products Due to Bursting Batteries. The notice was published on March 26, 2009 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 320,000 units are potentially affected.