CPSC recall 15-090, announced March 4, 2015, covers Royal Appliance Manufacturing Dirt Devil® Scorpion® Turbo Quick Flip Hand Vac Turbo Tool Accessory (about 22,000 units). The interior fan of the Turbo Tool accessory can break and eject from the tool housing, posing a laceration hazard to the user or bystanders. The notice cites 6 incident reports. Consumers should immediately stop using the Turbo Tool accessory and contact the firm for instructions on receiving a free replacement tool accessory. Recall contact: call (888) 393-2063, or go to www.dirtdevil.com.
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The CPSC data does not provide a discrete model-number list for this record. Compare the product description and identification details on the official notice.
"Royal," model number "08225" and a five-digit manufacture date code ending in 12A U, 13A U, 13B U or 14B U are printed on a label on the bottom of the hand vacuum.
Which products are included?
The recalled Dirt Devil Turbo Tool attachment was sold as a vacuum accessory with the corded Dirt Devil Scorpion Turbo Quick Flip Hand Vac. The accessory tool is a plastic, clear yellowish green attachment with a black turbine fan and black brush roll with white bristles. "Royal," model number "08225" and a five-digit manufacture date code ending in 12A U, 13A U, 13B U or 14B U are printed on a label on the bottom of the hand vacuum. The Turbo Tool measures about 5-3/4 inches long by 4-1/2 inches wide. Consumers can continue to use the Dirt Devil hand vacuum without the turbo tool accessory attachment.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The interior fan of the Turbo Tool accessory can break and eject from the tool housing, posing a laceration hazard to the user or bystanders.
Incidents and injuries
Royal Appliance received six reports of the Turbo Tool accessory breaking. No injuries have been reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the Turbo Tool accessory and contact the firm for instructions on receiving a free replacement tool accessory.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Royal Appliance Manufacturing
- Manufacturer
- Royal Appliance Manufacturing Co., of Glenwillow, Ohio
- Product type
- Vacuum cleaners
- Recall number
- 15-090
- Units
- About 22,000 in the United States and about 2,500 in Canada
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Home improvement stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com, Walmart.com and other online retailers from January 2012 through February 2015 for about $30 for the hand vac including the accessory tool.
Dirt Devil® Scorpion® Turbo Quick Flip Hand Vac Turbo Tool Accessory
CPSC product type: Vacuum Cleaners
Recall contact information
Royal Appliance toll-free at (888) 393-2063 between 8 a.m. and 7 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.dirtdevil.com and click on the "Recall Information" link at the bottom of the page for more information.
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