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BISSELL upright carpet deep cleaners (model numbers listed below)

CPSC Recall #05-106 — February 10, 2005

Recall #05-106 Date: February 10, 2005 Remedy: Inspect, Repair

Product

BISSELL upright carpet deep cleaners (model numbers listed below)

Description

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announces the following recall in voluntary cooperation with the firm below. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise The recalled upright carpet deep cleaners have an open handgrip, a partially metal handle and come in a variety of colors. The word "BISSELL" is printed on the front of the unit. The recalled carpet cleaners have date codes beginning with 01, 02, 03 or 04 and include the following models:PowerLifter® Plus (model number 1620)PowerSteamer® ClearView® (model numbers 1692, 1692-1, 1692-R)Power Steamer® (model numbers 1685, 1693, 1693-R, 1693-W, 1694, 1694-1, 1694-R)Power Lifter® (model number 1694-3)Rubbermaid X-tra-Lift™ (model 9E00)The date codes and model numbers are printed on a label on the bottom of the unit. Cleaners with the model number and date codes listed above that are marked "Inspected" on or near the label are not included in the recall. 

Hazard

The carpet cleaner's metal upper handle can pose an electric shock hazard to consumers. 

Incidents / Injuries

BISSELL has received six reports of consumers receiving shocks from the unit.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using the carpet cleaners immediately and contact BISSELL for the location of the nearest service center to receive a free inspection and if necessary, repair.

Units Affected

About 750,000

Sold At

Major discount, appliance and department stores nationwide from January 2001 through December 2004 for between $100 and $145. 

Manufacturer

BISSELL Homecare Inc., of Grand Rapids, Mich.

Manufactured In

United States and Mexico

What Should You Do?

Stop using this product immediately. Check if you purchased it and follow the remedy instructions — contact the manufacturer for a Inspect, Repair. If you experienced an injury, report it to the CPSC SaferProducts.gov.

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