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CPSC, Procter & Gamble Announce Recall of Sweep+Vac Battery-Operated Vacuum Cleaner by Swiffer

Recall 05-057 · November 26, 2004

What to doConsumers should stop using the product immediately and disconnect the Sweep+Vac by removing the top section of the pole. To disconnect the vacuum cleaner, press the small green button on the pole, about 12 inches below the handle, then pull the handle straight out. This eliminates any possibility of the unit overheating. Consumers should contact Procter & Gamble for more information on returning the product to receive a free replacement coupon.

Read the official CPSC notice

Recall at a glance

Recall number
05-057 (CPSC)
Recall date
November 26, 2004
Category
Power banks, chargers and batteries
Products
Sweep+Vac by Swiffer Vacuum Cleaner
Hazard
Fire and burn hazard
Hazard type
Fire and burn
Units
About 175,000
Made in
China
Last updated by CPSC
August 28, 2024

What was recalled

The recalled Sweep+Vac by Swiffer is a battery-operated, upright vacuum cleaner used to vacuum floors. The vacuum cleaner stands about 4 feet tall and has a green base and silver pole. The name "Swiffer" is printed across the front of the base in white letters. UPC numbers included in this recall are 37000-46522 and 37000-02553. The UPC numbers are printed on the product's packaging. No other Swiffer products are involved.

Is my product affected?

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

  • Sweep+Vac by Swiffer Vacuum Cleaner · About 175,000 units

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Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Retail and grocery stores nationwide from September 2004 through November 2004 for about $30.; Procter & Gamble Company (P&G), of Cincinnati, Ohio.

Injuries or incidents reported

Procter & Gamble has received 14 complaints of the Sweep+Vac overheating, including one report of a fire with minor property damage. No injuries have been reported.

Consumer contact

Consumers should contact (800) 395-5594 daily between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET or visit www.swiffer.com to receive shipping materials to return the Sweep+Vac unit to Procter & Gamble and receive a free replacement coupon.

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?

Sweep+Vac by Swiffer Vacuum Cleaner (About 175,000 units). The recalled Sweep+Vac by Swiffer is a battery-operated, upright vacuum cleaner used to vacuum floors.

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Fire and burn hazard.

What should I do if I own one?

Consumers should stop using the product immediately and disconnect the Sweep+Vac by removing the top section of the pole. To disconnect the vacuum cleaner, press the small green button on the pole, about 12 inches below the handle, then pull the handle straight out. This eliminates any possibility of the unit overheating. Consumers should contact Procter & Gamble for more information on returning the product to…

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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on August 28, 2024. 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.