Recall #16-088 · Published February 2, 2016
Dirt Devil® Total Pet Cyclonic Upright
CPSC published a recall notice for Dirt Devil® Total Pet Cyclonic Upright from Royal Appliance Mfg. Co. on February 2, 2016. CPSC identifies this hazard: The vacuum's electric cord plug prong can detach and remain in the electrical outlet when the vacuum is unplugged. The detached prong can pose an electrical shock hazard if it remains connected with the electrical outlet. The official remedy states: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled vacuums and contact Dirt Devil for instructions on receiving a free replacement vacuum.
Why it was recalled
The vacuum's electric cord plug prong can detach and remain in the electrical outlet when the vacuum is unplugged. The detached prong can pose an electrical shock hazard if it remains connected with the electrical outlet.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled vacuums and contact Dirt Devil for instructions on receiving a free replacement vacuum.
- Recall published
- February 2, 2016
- Units
- About 149,000 in the United States (in addition, about 9,700 in Canada)
- Sold at / sales period
- ABC Warehouse, Boardman Furniture, Fred's, Walmart stores nationwide, Dirt Devil via telephone and online at www.dirtdevil.com, www.ebay.com and www.walmart.com from February 2014 through November 2015 for between $45 and $70.