CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT

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.
Official Consumer Product Safety Recall • November 26, 2004

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

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.

Required Consumer Action

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.

Contact Information

Consumers should contact (800) 395-5594 daily between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET or visit www.swiffer.com to receive shipping materials to return the Sweep+Vac unit to Procter & Gamble and receive a free replacement coupon.

Recall Details

Sold At
Retail and grocery stores nationwide from September 2004 through November 2004 for about $30.
Injuries
Procter & Gamble has received 14 complaints of the Sweep+Vac overheating, including one report of a fire with minor property damage. No injuries have been reported.
Recall Number
05057

Product Information

Product Name
Sweep+Vac by Swiffer Vacuum Cleaner
Product Type
Vacuum Cleaners/Sweepers
Number of Units
About 175,000
Distributed By
Procter & Gamble Company (P&G), of Cincinnati, Ohio
Manufactured In
China

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Contact Manufacturer

Use the contact information below to reach out about this recall:

Phone (800) 395-5594
Website www.swiffer.com
Full Contact Information

Consumers should contact (800) 395-5594 daily between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET or visit www.swiffer.com to receive shipping materials to return the Sweep+Vac unit to Procter & Gamble and receive a free replacement coupon.