CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT
Fire & Fire-Related Burn
CPSC, L&N Sales and Marketing Announce Recall of Cordless Sweepers Sold on QVC
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.
Required Consumer Action
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.
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.
Recall Details
Sold At
QVC television nationwide, from December 28, 2003 through February 16, 2004, for between $36 and $40.
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.
Manufacturer
QVC
Recall Number
04548
Product Information
Product Name
L&N ProSweep Rechargeable Cordless Sweepers with Rotating Brush
Product Type
Vacuum Cleaners/Sweepers
Manufacturer Name
QVC
Distributed By
L&N Sales and Marketing Inc., of Hatboro, Pa.
Manufactured In
China