BISSELL Recall to Repair Upright Carpet Cleaners

BISSELL upright carpet deep cleaners (model numbers listed below)

Date of Recall

2005-02-11

CPSC Release Number

05-106

Manufactured In

United States and Mexico.

Units

About 750,000

Manufacturer

BISSELL Homecare Inc., of Grand Rapids, Mich.

Sold By

Major discount, appliance and department stores nationwide from January 2001 through December 2004 for between $100 and $145.

Problem/Hazard

The carpet cleaner's metal upper handle can pose an electric shock hazard to consumers.

Injuries/Incidents

BISSELL has received six reports of consumers receiving shocks from the unit.

Description

The recalled upright carpet deep cleaners have an open handgrip, a partially metal handle and come in a variety of colors. The word "BISSELL" is printed on the front of the unit. The recalled carpet cleaners have date codes beginning with 01, 02, 03 or 04 and include the following models:

PowerLifter® Plus (model number 1620)

Remedy

Consumers should stop using the carpet cleaners immediately and contact BISSELL for the location of the nearest service center to receive a free inspection and if necessary, repair.

Consumer Contact

Call BISSELL toll-free at (866) 860-2392 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the BISSELL Web site at www.BISSELL.com

Recall Comments

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20

Jun

Posted by Anonymous

6/20/13 1:07PM

I purchased a Bissell ProHeat 2X.
I have used it a couple of times, each time
I have to replace the brushes before the job is done. What is wrong here?
The bearings on the brushes seem to burn up.
What are we doing wrong?
It works good through the washing cycle, when we sucking up the excess moisture from the carpet.

22

Sep

Posted by nana

9/22/11 10:11PM

I contacted Bissel when i broke the belt to my shampooer. They contacted me the next day. I had several conversations with them, they sent me a return lable for my old shampooer. Told me I would receive a replacement in the mail with in 10 days. I just checked FEDEX, my new shampooer is on the way. I c ant wait.