Electrolux Home Care Products Ergorapido, Pronto and Precision Cordless Stick Vacuums

Description: Cordless Stick Vacuums Recalled by Electrolux Home Care Products Due to Bursting Batteries NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 26, 2009 Release #09-169 Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 932-1778 CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 Electrolux Media Contact: (614) 761-2633 Cordless Stick Vacuums Recalled by Electrolux Home Care Products Due to Bursting Batteries WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Name of product: Ergorapido, Pronto and Precision Vacuums Units: About 320,000 Distributor: Electrolux Home Care Products Inc., of Bloomington, Ill. Hazard: The vacuum's battery can expand and burst, posing a risk of injury to the user and bystanders. Incidents/Injuries: Electrolux has received 34 reports of incidents in the U.S. involving damage to the vacuum and surrounding property. There have been two reports of minor injuries, including swollen hands and irritation to the eyes from contact with battery powder. Description: This recall involves 2-in-1 cordless stick vacuums with a detachable hand vacuum and free-standing charger. Units involved in the recall have 9.6-volts printed on a serial plate on the underside of the handheld unit, and the following serial numbers: 074000001 through 085100001 and 74000001 through 85100001. EL1000A - Pronto EL1000B - Pronto EL1000BX - Pronto EL1000BZ - Pronto PE1000B - Precision EL1005A - Ergorapido EL1006A - Ergorapido Sold at: Major and independent retailers nationwide from November 2007 through March 2009 for about $100. Manufactured in: China Remedy: Consumers should immediately unplug and stop using the recalled vacuums and contact Electrolux for a free replacement of the handheld portion which contains the batteries. Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Electrolux Home Care Products at (800) 932-1778 between 8 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. CT Saturday and Sunday. Consumers can also visit the firm's Web site at www.stickvacrecall.com [Learn More]