FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 4, 2005
Release # 05-078
Firm's Hotline:(800) 805-9536
CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
CPSC, Royal Appliance Announce Recall of Sweeper Vac(tm)
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announces
the following recall in voluntary cooperation with the firm below.
Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless
otherwise instructed.
Name of product: Dirt Devil(r) Sweeper Vac(tm)
Units: About 20,000
Manufacturer: Royal Appliance, of Glenwillow, Ohio.
Hazard: The vacuum's rotor can lock and overheat during use causing a
smoke and fire hazard.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
Description: The Dirt Devil(r) Sweeper Vac(tm) is a battery operated
upright vacuum cleaner with "Dirt Devil(r)" and "Sweeper Vac(tm)"
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.
Sold at: Retailers nationwide from November 2003 through November 2004
for between $30 and $40.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the product and contact
Dirt Devil(r) to receive a free replacement.
Consumer Contact: Call Dirt Devil(r) toll-free at (800) 805-9536 anytime
or visit Dirt Devil's Web site at www.dirtdevil.com