Dirt Devil Vacuum Accessory Tools Recalled Due to Laceration Hazard
CPSC recall 08339 · announced July 23, 2008 · Tti Floor Care · 987,000 units affected
The product
The recalled Dirt Devil Turbo Tool/Power Brush attachment was sold as an accessory with the following Dirt Devil vacuum models. Only vacuum tool accessories with date codes J7060 through J7365 and have a C-clip connector are included in this recall. The date code is located on the underside of the vacuum accessory. The Turbo Tool/Power Brush tools are about 6 ½ inches long by about 5 inches wide and come in a variety of colors that match the color of the vacuum. The housing of the tool was made in clear, red, green, or light blue with clear, light blue, dark blue, red, purple, or black turbine fans with matching brush rolls. Dirt Devil Vacuum Models Reaction Purpose for Pets Ultra Swivel Glide M110000 M140000 M086020 M110000HD M140000CA M110001B M110002 Envision Wide Glide Swerve M110003 M086700WCA M086030 M110006 M086710 M086030CA M110008 M110008CA Action Upright Royal Commercial M110009 M110020CAB RY6100
The hazard
Plastic pieces inside the vacuum tool can break apart and be ejected, posing a laceration hazard to consumers.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Dirt Devil accessory tool and contact the firm to receive a free repair kit.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): TTI Floor Care has received 140 reports of incidents involving the recalled vacuum tool, including 12 reports of injuries.
Sold at: Mass merchandisers, home improvement stores and other retail stores nationwide from April 2007 through April 2008 for between $60 and $170 for the vacuum cleaner, including accessory tools.
Consumer contact: For additional information, contact TTI Floor Care at (800) 245-2296 between 8 a.m. and 7 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.dirtdevilturbotool.com
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.