CPSC recall 05-106, announced February 11, 2005, covers BISSELL upright carpet deep cleaners (about 750,000 units). The carpet cleaner's metal upper handle can pose an electric shock hazard to consumers. The notice cites 6 incident reports. Consumers should stop using the carpet cleaners immediately and contact BISSELL for the location of the nearest service center to receive a free inspection and, if necessary, repair. Recall contact: call (800) 237-7691, or go to www.BISSELL.com.
Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
The recalled carpet cleaners have date codes beginning with 01, 02, 03 or 04 and include the following models: PowerLifter® Plus (model number 1620) PowerSteamer® ClearView® (model numbers 1692, 1692-1, 1692-R) Power Steamer® (model numbers 1685, 1693, 1693-R, 1693-W, 1694, 1694-1, 1694-R) Power Lifter® (model number 1694-3) Rubbermaid X-tra-Lift™ (model 9E00) The date codes and model numbers are printed on a label on the bottom of the unit.
Which products are included?
The recalled upright carpet deep cleaners have an open handgrip, a partially metal handle and come in a variety of colors. The word "BISSELL" is printed on the front of the unit. The recalled carpet cleaners have date codes beginning with 01, 02, 03 or 04 and include the following models: PowerLifter® Plus (model number 1620) PowerSteamer® ClearView® (model numbers 1692, 1692-1, 1692-R) Power Steamer® (model numbers 1685, 1693, 1693-R, 1693-W, 1694, 1694-1, 1694-R) Power Lifter® (model number 1694-3) Rubbermaid X-tra-Lift™ (model 9E00) The date codes and model numbers are printed on a label on the bottom of the unit. Cleaners with the model number and date codes listed above that are marked "Inspected" on or near the label are not included in the recall.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The carpet cleaner's metal upper handle can pose an electric shock hazard to consumers.
Incidents and injuries
BISSELL has received six reports of consumers receiving shocks from the unit.
Official remedy
Consumers should stop using the carpet cleaners immediately and contact BISSELL for the location of the nearest service center to receive a free inspection and, if necessary, repair.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- BISSELL Homecare
- Manufacturer
- BISSELL Homecare Inc., of Grand Rapids, Mich.
- Product type
- Vacuum cleaners
- Recall number
- 05-106
- Units
- About 750,000
- Manufactured in
- United States, Mexico
- Sold at / sales period
- Major discount, appliance and department stores nationwide from January 2001 through December 2004 for between $100 and $145.
BISSELL upright carpet deep cleaners
CPSC product type: Vacuum Cleaners/Sweepers
Recall contact information
Call BISSELL toll-free at (800) 237-7691 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the BISSELL Web site at www.BISSELL.com
Verify phone numbers, hours, and websites on the current CPSC notice before contacting the firm.
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