CPSC, BISSELL Announce Recall to Repair Upright Carpet Cleaners
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2005-02-11 · 05106
Hazards
The carpet cleaner's metal upper handle can pose an electric shock hazard to consumers.
Recall
Number
05106
Date
2005-02-11
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
BISSELL upright carpet deep cleaners
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
BISSELL Homecare Inc., of Grand Rapids, Mich.
Retailer(s)
Major discount, appliance and department stores nationwide from January 2001 through December 2004 for between $100 and $145.
Country of manufacture
United States; Mexico
Description
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.