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

  • Cordless Vacuum
  • Cordless Vacuum Labels
Name of Product:
Ergorapido, Pronto and Precision Vacuums
Hazard:

The vacuum's battery can expand and burst, posing a risk of injury to the user and bystanders.

Remedy:
Replace
Recall Date:
March 26, 2009
Units:

About 320,000

Consumer Contact

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 Details

Description:

This recall involves 2-in-1 cordless stick vacuums with a detachable hand vacuum and free-standing charger. Units involved in the recall have 9.6-volts 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

Remedy:

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.

Incidents/Injuries:

Electrolux has received 34 reports of incidents in the U.S. involving damage to the vacuum and surrounding property. There have been two reports of minor injuries, including swollen hands and irritation to the eyes from contact with battery powder.

Sold At:
Major and independent retailers nationwide from November 2007 through March 2009 for about $100.
Distributor(s):
Electrolux Home Care Products Inc., of Bloomington, Ill.
Manufactured In:
China
Recall number:
09-169

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