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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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Description

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.

View the official CPSC notice