Dirt Devil Vacuum Accessory Tools Recalled Due to Laceration Hazard
Dirt Devil Vacuum Power Brush Attachment Tools
Date of Recall
2008-07-23CPSC Release Number
08-339Manufactured In
Hong KongCompany Phone Number
(800) 245-2296Units
About 987,000Manufacturer
TTI Floor Care North America, of Glenwillow, OhioSold By
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.Problem/Hazard
Plastic pieces inside the vacuum tool can break apart and be ejected, posing a laceration hazard to consumers.Injuries/Incidents
TTI Floor Care has received 140 reports of incidents involving the recalled vacuum tool, including 12 reports of injuries. Those consumers reported minor eye or skin injuries and one thumb injury.Description
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 |
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Dirt Devil accessory tool and contact the firm to receive a free repair kit.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.comRecall Comments
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