BISSELL® Cordless Multi-Surface Wet Dry Vacuums Models 2551, 2551W and 25519
CPSC Recall #23-091 — January 12, 2023
Product
BISSELL® Cordless Multi-Surface Wet Dry Vacuums Models 2551, 2551W and 25519
Description
This recall involves BISSELL Cordless Multi-Surface Wet Dry Vacuum models 2551, 2551W and 25519. “BISSELL” is printed on the foot of the product. The model numbers are visible when the clean water tank is removed.
Hazard
The circuit board inside the vacuum’s battery pack can overheat and smoke, posing a fire hazard.
Incidents / Injuries
BISSELL has received 66 reports of the vacuum smoking and emitting a burning odor; including five reports of the battery pack catching on fire, three of which resulted in minor property damage and one resulting in a burn injury.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled vacuums and contact BISSELL for a free battery pack replacement. Consumers can either take the product to a local BISSELL authorized service center for a free battery pack replacement or schedule a free in-home repair visit from an authorized BISSELL service technician to replace the existing battery pack.
Units Affected
About 61,000 (In addition, about 4,300 were sold in Canada)
Sold At
Walmart stores nationwide and online at www.bissell.com, www.walmart.com, www.qvc.com, www.amazon.com, www.costco.com, www.fingerhut.com, www.acehardware.com, www.kohls.com, and www.wayfair.com from January 2019 through November 2022 for about $360.
Importer
BISSELL Homecare Inc., of Grand Rapids, Michigan
Manufactured In
China
What Should You Do?
Stop using this product immediately. Check if you purchased it and follow the remedy instructions — contact the manufacturer for a Repair. If you experienced an injury, report it to the CPSC SaferProducts.gov.