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U.S. Consumer Product Safety CommissionRecalled 2004-11-26

CPSC, Procter & Gamble Announce Recall of Sweep+Vac Battery-Operated Vacuum Cleaner by Swiffer

Is my product affected?

Sweep+Vac by Swiffer Vacuum Cleaner

  • UPC 3700002553
  • UPC 3700046522

Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.

What happened

Procter & Gamble and the Consumer Product Safety Commission are recalling the Sweep+Vac by Swiffer, a battery-operated upright vacuum cleaner approximately 4 feet tall with a green base and silver pole. The recalled product has UPC numbers 37000-46522 or 37000-02553 printed on its packaging. The vacuum poses a smoke and fire hazard because in some cases, when left in the "on" position, the rotor can lock up and cause the unit to overheat. No other Swiffer products are affected by this recall.

Consumers who own the recalled Sweep+Vac should stop using it immediately and disconnect it by pressing the small green button on the pole about 12 inches below the handle, then pulling the handle straight out. Consumers should then contact Procter & Gamble for information on returning the product to receive a free replacement coupon.

Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.

Hazard

In some cases, when the vacuum cleaner is left in the "on" position, the rotor can lock up and cause the unit to overheat. This poses a smoke and fire hazard.

What should I do?

Consumers should stop using the product immediately and disconnect the Sweep+Vac by removing the top section of the pole. To disconnect the vacuum cleaner, press the small green button on the pole, about 12 inches below the handle, then pull the handle straight out. This eliminates any possibility of the unit overheating. Consumers should contact Procter & Gamble for more information on returning the product to receive a free replacement coupon.

Details from the source

The recalled Sweep+Vac by Swiffer is a battery-operated, upright vacuum cleaner used to vacuum floors. The vacuum cleaner stands about 4 feet tall and has a green base and silver pole. The name "Swiffer" is printed across the front of the base in white letters. UPC numbers included in this recall are 37000-46522 and 37000-02553. The UPC numbers are printed on the product's packaging. No other Swiffer products are involved.

Source

Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗

Republished from the official source above; details can change — the source record controls.

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