CPSCFebruary 2, 2016consumer
Royal Appliance Recalls Dirt Devil Pet Vacuums Due to Electrical Shock Hazard
Official recall recorded by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
The hazard
The vacuum's electric cord plug prong can detach and remain in the electrical outlet when the vacuum is unplugged. The detached prong can pose an electrical shock hazard if it remains connected with the electrical outlet.
What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled vacuums and contact Dirt Devil for instructions on receiving a free replacement vacuum.
Brands named
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Recall history
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- CPSCHEZI Brand Power Strips Recalled Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Electrocution; Sold by HEZI HOME2026-01-15
- FDAEndo-Model Replacement Plateau; Item Number: 15-2835/12;2026-01-12
- FDAEndo-Model SL Connection Component incl. PE-Plateau; Item Number: 16-2840/02;2026-01-12
- FDAEndo-Model SL Connection Component incl. PE-Plateau; Item Number: 16-2840/07;2026-01-12
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