Cordless Stick Vacuums Recalled by Electrolux Home Care Products Due to Bursting Batteries

Active Recall Announced March 26, 2009 CPSC #09169

Quick answer

Cordless Stick Vacuums Recalled by Electrolux Home Care Products Due to Bursting Batteries is CPSC recall #09169, announced on March 26, 2009. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall involves 2-in-1 cordless stick vacuums with a detachable hand vacuum and free-standing charger. Units involved in the recall have "VOLTS 9.6V D.C." printed on a serial plate on the underside of the handheld unit, and the following serial numbers: 074000001 through 085100001 and 74000001 through 85100001. EL1000A - Pronto EL1000B - Pronto EL1000BX - Pronto EL1000BZ - Pronto PE1000B - Precision EL1005A - Ergorapido EL1006A - Ergorapido The remedy is consumers should immediately unplug and stop using the recalled vacuums and contact electrolux for a free replacement of the handheld portion which contains the batteries.. Affected brand: Electrolux Home Care Products Inc..

Hazard

This recall involves 2-in-1 cordless stick vacuums with a detachable hand vacuum and free-standing charger. Units involved in the recall have "VOLTS 9.6V D.C." printed on a serial plate on the underside of the handheld unit, and the following serial numbers: 074000001 through 085100001 and 74000001 through 85100001. EL1000A - Pronto EL1000B - Pronto EL1000BX - Pronto EL1000BZ - Pronto PE1000B - Precision EL1005A - Ergorapido EL1006A - Ergorapido

Affected products

Ergorapido, Pronto and Precision Vacuums

Recalled brands

Electrolux Home Care Products Inc.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately unplug and stop using the recalled vacuums and contact Electrolux for a free replacement of the handheld portion which contains the batteries.

Recall date

March 26, 2009

Categories

Vacuum Cleaners/Sweepers

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #09169?

CPSC recall #09169 covers Cordless Stick Vacuums Recalled by Electrolux Home Care Products Due to Bursting Batteries, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on March 26, 2009. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall involves 2-in-1 cordless stick vacuums with a detachable hand vacuum and free-standing charger. Units involved in the recall have "VOLTS 9.6V D.C." printed on a serial plate on the underside of the handheld unit, and the following serial numbers: 074000001 through 085100001 and 74000001 through 85100001. EL1000A - Pronto EL1000B - Pronto EL1000BX - Pronto EL1000BZ - Pronto PE1000B - Precision EL1005A - Ergorapido EL1006A - Ergorapido

What is the remedy for recall #09169?

The CPSC remedy for recall #09169 is consumers should immediately unplug and stop using the recalled vacuums and contact electrolux for a free replacement of the handheld portion which contains the batteries.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.

I sell this product on Shopify. What do I need to do?

If you sell Cordless Stick Vacuums Recalled by Electrolux Home Care Products Due to Bursting Batteries on Shopify, stop selling the affected units immediately, notify customers who purchased them, and consider whether you have a Section 15(b) reporting obligation to the CPSC. RecallDocket helps Shopify merchants identify affected SKUs and prepare the required safety report.

Where is the official CPSC notice for this recall?

The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2009/Cordless-Stick-Vacuums-Recalled-by-Electrolux-Home-Care-Products-Due-to-Bursting-Batteries. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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