CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT
The vacuum's rotor can lock and overheat during use, causing a smoke and fire hazard.
CPSC, Royal Appliance Announce Recall of Sweeper Vac™
The Dirt Devil® Sweeper Vac™ is a battery operated upright vacuum cleaner with "Dirt Devil®" and "Sweeper Vac™" printed on the front. The recall involves vacuum cleaners with the Model Number M083000 with the Plant Code J. The Model Number and Plant Code are printed on a silver plate located on the back of the product. Only vacuum cleaners manufactured in Plant Code J are included in this recall.
Required Consumer Action
Consumers should immediately stop using the product and contact Dirt Devil® to receive a free replacement.
Contact Information
Call Dirt Devil® toll-free at (800) 321-1134 anytime or visit Dirt Devil's Web site at www.dirtdevil.com
Recall Details
Sold At
Retailers nationwide from November 2003 through November 2004 for between $30 and $40.
Injuries
None reported.
Manufacturer
Royal Appliance, of Glenwillow, Ohio
Recall Number
05078
Product Information
Product Name
Dirt Devil® Sweeper Vac™
Product Type
Vacuum Cleaners/Sweepers
Number of Units
About 20,000
Manufacturer Name
Royal Appliance, of Glenwillow, Ohio
Manufactured In
China