CPSC recall 04-548, announced April 29, 2004, covers L&N Sales and Marketing ProSweep Rechargeable Cordless Sweeper (59,400 units). The sweeper can overheat, posing a fire hazard. The notice cites 80 incident reports. Consumers should stop using the sweeper immediately. Recall contact: call (800) 367-9444.
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Affected model numbers
Model number "EB005 / 52008" is written on a silver-colored label on the bottom of the units.
Which products are included?
The Prosweep Rechargeable Cordless Sweeper with Rotating Brush has a clear blue plastic housing. Model number "EB005 / 52008" is written on a silver-colored label on the bottom of the units. "L&N Sales and Marketing" and "Made in China" also are written on the label.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The sweeper can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Incidents and injuries
L&N has received about 80 reports of the sweepers overheating, including 11 reports of fires, some of which resulted in minor property damage.
Official remedy
Consumers should stop using the sweeper immediately. A replacement sweeper will be offered free of charge by L&N through QVC. Consumers will receive direct notification from QVC about the recall.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- L&N Sales and Marketing
- Product type
- Vacuum cleaners
- Recall number
- 04-548
- Units
- 59,400
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- QVC television nationwide, from December 28, 2003 through February 16, 2004, for between $36 and $40.
- Distributor
- L&N Sales and Marketing Inc., of Hatboro, Pa.
ProSweep Rechargeable Cordless Sweeper
CPSC product type: Vacuum Cleaners/Sweepers
Recall contact information
For more information, contact QVC's customer service department at (800) 367-9444 between 8 a.m. and 12 a.m. ET any day of the week.
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