Shark Powered Rotator Lift-Away vacuum cleaners

CPSC Recall #15-120 — April 22, 2015

Recall #15-120 Date: April 22, 2015 Remedy: Replace

Product

Shark Powered Rotator Lift-Away vacuum cleaners

Description

The aluminum wand used with Shark brand Rotator Powered Lift-Away series upright vacuums can disconnect from the vacuum cleaner's handle and remain energized.

Hazard

The aluminum wand can disconnect from the vacuum cleaner's handle and remain energized with electricity, posing a risk of electric shock.

Incidents / Injuries

The firm has received 62 reports of incidents in which the aluminum wand disconnected from the vacuum cleaner's handle.  No injuries have been reported.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled vacuum cleaners and contact Euro-Pro to receive a free replacement wand.

Units Affected

About 142,000 in the United States and about 650 in Canada

Sold At

Bed Bath & Beyond, Best Buy, Kohl's, Lowes, Target and other stores nationwide, online at www.sharkclean.com and through television infomercials from August 2014 through March 2015 for between $250 and $350.

Importer

Euro-Pro Operating LLC, of Newton, Mass.

Manufactured In

China