Dirt Devil® Sweeper Vac™ 

CPSC Recall #05-078 — January 3, 2005

Recall #05-078 Date: January 3, 2005 Remedy: Replace

Product

Dirt Devil® Sweeper Vac™ 

Description

The Dirt Devil® Sweeper Vac™ is a battery operated upright vacuum cleaner with "Dirt Devil®" and "Sweeper Vac™" printed on the front. The recall involves vacuum cleaners with the Model Number M083000 with the Plant Code J. The Model Number and Plant Code are printed on a silver plate located on the back of the product. Only vacuum cleaners manufactured in Plant Code J are included in this recall.

Hazard

The vacuum's rotor can lock and overheat during use causing a smoke and fire hazard.

Incidents / Injuries

None Reported.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the product and contact Dirt Devil® to receive a free replacement.

Units Affected

About 20,000

Sold At

Retailers nationwide from November 2003 through November 2004 for between $30 and $40.

Manufacturer

Royal Appliance, of Glenwillow, Ohio.

Manufactured In

China