CPSC, BISSELL Announce Recall to Repair Upright Carpet Cleaners

Is my product affected?

BISSELL upright carpet deep cleaners

• Brand BISSELL Homecare Inc., of Grand Rapids, Mich.

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

What happened

BISSELL upright carpet deep cleaners with certain model numbers and date codes are being recalled because the metal upper handle can create an electric shock hazard. The affected models include PowerLifter® Plus (1620), PowerSteamer® ClearView® (1692, 1692-1, 1692-R), Power Steamer® (1685, 1693, 1693-R, 1693-W, 1694, 1694-1, 1694-R), Power Lifter® (1694-3), and Rubbermaid X-tra-Lift™ (9E00). The recalled cleaners have date codes beginning with 01, 02, 03, or 04, which can be found on a label on the bottom of the unit along with the model number.

Affected consumers should stop using the carpet cleaners immediately and contact BISSELL to find the nearest service center for a free inspection and repair if necessary. Units marked "Inspected" on or near the label are not part of this recall.

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

Hazard

The carpet cleaner's metal upper handle can pose an electric shock hazard to consumers.

What should I do?

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.

Details from the source

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.

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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