CPSC, Royal Appliance Announce Recall of Sweeper Vac™
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2005-01-04 · 05078
Hazards
The vacuum's rotor can lock and overheat during use, causing a smoke and fire hazard.
Recall
Number
05078
Date
2005-01-04
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Dirt Devil® Sweeper Vac™
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
Royal Appliance, of Glenwillow, Ohio
Retailer(s)
Retailers nationwide from November 2003 through November 2004 for between $30 and $40.
Country of manufacture
China
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.