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

Recall 01-524 · September 7, 2001 · Oreck Manufacturing

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

Read the official CPSC notice

Recall at a glance

Recall number
01-524 (CPSC)
Recall date
September 7, 2001
Brand
Oreck Manufacturing
Category
Power banks, chargers and batteries
Products
AC adaptors for ZipVac rechargeable vacuums
Hazard
Fire and burn, Electric shock hazard
Hazard type
Fire and burnElectric shock
Units
Adaptors for approximately 10,000 vacuums
Last updated by CPSC
April 24, 2026

What was recalled

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.

Is my product affected?

Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.

  • AC adaptors for ZipVac rechargeable vacuums · Adaptors for approximately 10,000 vacuums units

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Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: 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.; Oreck Manufacturing Company, of Long Beach, Miss..

Injuries or incidents reported

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

Consumer contact

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

Recall history and context

Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 109 recalls in the power banks, chargers and batteries category, 20 recalls of them in the past 12 months.

Frequently asked questions

What was recalled?

AC adaptors for ZipVac rechargeable vacuums (Adaptors for approximately 10,000 vacuums units). 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.

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Fire and burn, Electric shock hazard.

What should I do if I own one?

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

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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on April 24, 2026. Details can change; the official notice is the authority. If your product may be recalled, stop and read the notice before deciding what to do. Terms and disclaimer.