Dirt Devil® Sweeper Vac™
Class I - Dangerous 🏠 Consumer Products
Recalled: January 4, 2005 Royal Appliance, of Glenwillow, Ohio Electronics
Nationwide
What Should You Do?
- Check if you have this product: (About 20,000)
- Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
- Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
- Seek medical attention if needed: If you've consumed this product and feel unwell, contact your doctor immediately.
- Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.
⚠️ Emergency: If you experience severe symptoms after consuming this product, call 911 or Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222.
Recall Details
- Company:
- Royal Appliance, of Glenwillow, Ohio
- Reason for Recall:
- The vacuum's rotor can lock and overheat during use, causing a smoke and fire hazard.
- Classification:
- Class I - Dangerous
Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.
- Status:
- ongoing
- Hazard:
- The vacuum's rotor can lock and overheat during use, causing a smoke and fire hazard.
- Remedy:
- Consumers should immediately stop using the product and contact Dirt Devil® to receive a free replacement.
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Product Information
Full 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.
Product Codes/Lot Numbers:
(About 20,000)
Official Source
Always verify recall information with the official CPSC source:
View on CPSC.govCPSC Recall Number: 05078