BISSELL Recalls Cordless Multi-Surface Wet Dry Vacuums Due to Fire Hazard
Recall number 23091 · Announced January 12, 2023 · Appliance type: Vacuum Cleaners
Brand: BISSELL
What is recalled
- BISSELL® Cordless Multi-Surface Wet Dry Vacuums Models 2551, 2551W and 25519
This recall involves BISSELL Cordless Multi-Surface Wet Dry Vacuum models 2551, 2551W and 25519. "BISSELL" is printed on the foot of the product. The model numbers are visible when the clean water tank is removed.
Hazard
- The circuit board inside the vacuum's battery pack can overheat and smoke, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy
- Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled vacuums and contact BISSELL for a free battery pack replacement. Consumers can either take the product to a local BISSELL authorized service center for a free battery pack replacement or schedule a free in-home repair visit from an authorized BISSELL service technician to replace the existing battery pack.
Remedy type: Repair.
Injuries reported to CPSC
- BISSELL has received 66 reports of the vacuum smoking and emitting a burning odor; including five reports of the battery pack catching on fire, three of which resulted in minor property damage and one resulting in a burn injury.
Who sold it
Not available in the CPSC record
- Walmart stores nationwide and online at www.bissell.com, www.walmart.com, www.qvc.com, www.amazon.com, www.costco.com, www.fingerhut.com, www.acehardware.com, www.kohls.com, and www.wayfair.com from January 2019 through November 2022 for about $360.
Country of manufacture: China.
Consumer contact
Contact BISSELL toll-free at 855-417-7001 from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. ET Monday through Friday and 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET on Saturday, or online at www.BISSELL.com/recall or www.BISSELL.com and click on "Product Recalls" at the bottom of the page for more information.
If you own one of these, stop using it and follow the remedy above. Check the official notice before acting.
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recalls (SaferProducts.gov recall API) — record 23091, data month January 2023. Read the official CPSC notice.