CPSC, L&N Sales and Marketing Announce Recall of Cordless Sweepers Sold on QVC
CPSC recall 04548 · announced April 29, 2004 · L&n Sales And Marketing · 59,400 units affected
The product
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.
The hazard
The sweeper can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
What to do (per CPSC)
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.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): L&N has received about 80 reports of the sweepers overheating, including 11 reports of fires, some of which resulted in minor property damage.
Sold at: QVC television nationwide, from December 28, 2003 through February 16, 2004, for between $36 and $40.
Consumer contact: 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.
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.