Dirt Devil® Sweeper Vac™
CPSC Recall #05-078 — January 3, 2005
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