CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT

The carpet cleaner's metal upper handle can pose an electric shock hazard to consumers.
Official Consumer Product Safety Recall • February 11, 2005

CPSC, BISSELL Announce Recall to Repair Upright Carpet Cleaners

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.

Required Consumer Action

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.

Contact Information

Call BISSELL toll-free at (800) 237-7691 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the BISSELL Web site at www.BISSELL.com

Recall Details

Sold At
Major discount, appliance and department stores nationwide from January 2001 through December 2004 for between $100 and $145.
Injuries
BISSELL has received six reports of consumers receiving shocks from the unit.
Manufacturer
BISSELL Homecare Inc., of Grand Rapids, Mich.
Recall Number
05106

Product Information

Product Name
BISSELL upright carpet deep cleaners
Product Type
Vacuum Cleaners/Sweepers
Number of Units
About 750,000
Manufacturer Name
BISSELL Homecare Inc., of Grand Rapids, Mich.
Manufactured In
Mexico

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Contact Manufacturer

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

Website www.BISSELL.com
Full Contact Information

Call BISSELL toll-free at (800) 237-7691 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the BISSELL Web site at www.BISSELL.com