CPSCRecalled Feb 11, 2005 · #05106
CPSC, BISSELL Announce Recall to Repair Upright Carpet Cleaners
Hazard
The carpet cleaner's metal upper handle can pose an electric shock hazard to consumers.
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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) PowerSteamer® ClearView® (model numbers 1692, 1692-1, 1692-R) Power Steamer® (model numbers 1685, 1693, 1693-R, 1693-W, 1694, 1694-1, 1694-R) Power Lifter® (model number 1694-3) Rubbermaid X-tra-Lift™ (model 9E00) The date codes and model numbers are printed on a label on the bottom of the unit. Cleaners with the model number and date codes listed above that are marked "Inspected" on or near the label are not included in the recall.
Product details
- Product
- BISSELL upright carpet deep cleaners
- Type
- Vacuum Cleaners/Sweepers
- Manufacturer
- BISSELL Homecare Inc., of Grand Rapids, Mich.
- Model numbers
- 1620, 1692, 1685, 1693, 1694, 9E00
- UPCs
- —
- Sold at
- Major discount, appliance and department stores nationwide from January 2001 through December 2004 for between $100 and $145.
- Made in
- United States, Mexico
What you should do
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.