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M083000

This model number appears in one official CPSC recall notice for household products. Latest recall published January 4, 2005.

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Recall #05-078 · Published January 4, 2005

Dirt Devil® Sweeper Vac™

CPSC published a recall notice for Dirt Devil® Sweeper Vac™ from Royal Appliance on January 4, 2005. CPSC identifies this hazard: The vacuum's rotor can lock and overheat during use, causing a smoke and fire hazard. The official remedy states: Consumers should immediately stop using the product and contact Dirt Devil® to receive a free replacement.

Why it was recalled

The vacuum's rotor can lock and overheat during use, causing a smoke and fire hazard.

Official remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the product and contact Dirt Devil® to receive a free replacement.

Recall published
January 4, 2005
Units
About 20,000
Sold at / sales period
Retailers nationwide from November 2003 through November 2004 for between $30 and $40.