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CPSC, Oreck Manufacturing Co. Announce the Recall of Certain A/C Adaptors for its ZipVac Hand Held Rechargeable Vacuum

U.S. CPSCBurnsElectric shockSep 7, 2001
Recalled adaptor used with ZipVac rechargeable vacuums
Recalled adaptor used with ZipVac rechargeable vacuums

Photos from the official notice: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission · image rights

Hazard

The charger can overheat and melt, presenting a burn or electric shock hazard to consumers.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using these rechargeable vacuums immediately and contact Oreck for information on receiving a replacement unit.

Incidents & injuries

Oreck has received 22 reports of the charger overheating. No injuries have been reported.

Product description

The recalled A/C adaptor for ZipVac rechargeable vacuums is charger model U090010D that has two circular holes in its A/C's adaptor plug end.

Sold on

The vacuums were sold directly by Oreck or by QVC as a premium for the purchase of an Oreck upright vacuum cleaner. The vacuums with the recalled adaptor were sold from February 2001 to June 2001.

Contact the company

For additional information contact Oreck at (800) 471-2942 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., central time, Monday through Friday.

What should I do?

Stop using the product and follow the remedy below. Contact the company for a refund, repair or replacement — recall remedies are free.

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