CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT

The vacuum's battery can expand and burst, posing a risk of injury to the user and bystanders.
Official Consumer Product Safety Recall • March 26, 2009

Cordless Stick Vacuums Recalled by Electrolux Home Care Products Due to Bursting Batteries

This recall involves 2-in-1 cordless stick vacuums with a detachable hand vacuum and free-standing charger. Units involved in the recall have "VOLTS 9.6V D.C." printed on a serial plate on the underside of the handheld unit, and the following serial numbers: 074000001 through 085100001 and 74000001 through 85100001. EL1000A - Pronto EL1000B - Pronto EL1000BX - Pronto EL1000BZ - Pronto PE1000B - Precision EL1005A - Ergorapido EL1006A - Ergorapido

Required Consumer Action

Consumers should immediately unplug and stop using the recalled vacuums and contact Electrolux for a free replacement of the handheld portion which contains the batteries.

Contact Information

For additional information, contact Electrolux Home Care Products at (800) 932-1778 between 8 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. CT Saturday and Sunday. Consumers can also visit the firm's Web site at www.stickvacrecall.com

Recall Details

Sold At
Major and independent retailers nationwide from November 2007 through March 2009 for about $100.
Injuries
Electrolux has received 34 reports of incidents in the U.S. involving damage to the vacuum and surrounding property.
Recall Number
09169

Product Information

Product Name
Ergorapido, Pronto and Precision Vacuums
Product Type
Vacuum Cleaners/Sweepers
Number of Units
About 320,000
Distributed By
Electrolux Home Care Products Inc., of Bloomington, Ill.
Manufactured In
China

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Contact Manufacturer

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

Phone (800) 932-1778
Website www.stickvacrecall.com
Full Contact Information

For additional information, contact Electrolux Home Care Products at (800) 932-1778 between 8 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. CT Saturday and Sunday. Consumers can also visit the firm's Web site at www.stickvacrecall.com