Oreck Discover Upright Vacuums Recalled by TTI Floor Care Due to Electrical Shock Hazard
Recall number 24039 · Announced December 7, 2023 · Appliance type: Vacuum Cleaners
What is recalled
- Oreck Discover Upright Vacuums
This recall involves models UK30500 and UK30500PC of the Oreck Discover Upright Vacuum. Impacted vacuums also have serial numbers that begin with AJ2226, AJ2227, AJ2228, AJ2229, AJ2230, AJ2231, and AJ2232. The model and serial number are printed on a silver data label on the bottom of the vacuum. The vacuum is silver and black with "Oreck" and "Discover" printed on the front.
Hazard
- The vacuum's electric cord plug prong can detach and remain in an electrical outlet when the vacuum is unplugged. This poses an electrical shock hazard to consumers.
Remedy
- Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled vacuums and contact Oreck or their local Oreck dealer for instructions on how to obtain a free repair. To locate the nearest authorized dealer, go to "Find Your Local Store" at www.oreck.com.
Remedy type: Repair.
Injuries reported to CPSC
- The firm has received 41 reports of a prong detaching from its plug. No injuries have been reported.
Who sold it
Not available in the CPSC record
- Independent Oreck dealers nationwide and online at www.acmetools.com, www.amazon.com, www.homedepot.com, and www.oreck.com from September 2022 through September 2023 for about $600.
Country of manufacture: China.
Consumer contact
Oreck toll-free at 888-383-7000 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday, or online at www.oreck.com/pages/recall or www.oreck.com and click on "Product Recall" 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 24039, data month December 2023. Read the official CPSC notice.