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WarningRecall #26595

Rowenta Recalls Cordless Vacuum Cleaners Due to Risk of Serious Injury from Fire and Burn Hazards

Groupe SEB USA dba Rowenta USA, of Parsippany, New Jersey · Rowenta Cordless Vacuum Cleaners with lithium-ion battery

X-Force Flex vacuum cleaner (red, black and silver) that has the recalled lithium-ion battery in the handle
X-Force Flex vacuum cleaner (red, black and silver) that has the recalled lithium-ion battery in the handle Photo: CPSC / Public Domain
The recalled Versatile X-Force lithium-ion battery, model ZR0097U2
The recalled Versatile X-Force lithium-ion battery, model ZR0097U2 Photo: CPSC / Public Domain
Location of model number, ZR0097U2, and date code starting with either 23 or 24 (affected batteries were manufactured before December 2024) on the back of the recalled battery
Location of model number, ZR0097U2, and date code starting with either 23 or 24 (affected batteries were manufactured before December 2024) on the back of the recalled battery Photo: CPSC / Public Domain

Product Description

This recall involves cordless vacuum cleaners with a recalled lithium-ion battery that is housed in the handle of the device. The vacuum is sold in red, black and silver. There are two models, X-Force Flex 14.60 Animal, model number RH99A2U1 and X-Force Flex 15.60 Animal, model number RH99F2U1. The Versatile X-Force's lithium-ion battery model number is ZR0097U2 with a date code that begins with either 23 or 24. The batteries were sold separately or with the vacuum cleaners.

Hazard

The recalled lithium-ion battery in the vacuum cleaner can overheat and ignite, posing a risk of serious injury from fire and burn hazards.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using the vacuum immediately and remove the recalled lithium-ion battery from the handle. Visit the company's website at https://www.rowentausa.com/recall-campaign-xforce to register for the recall. Consumers will be asked to upload a photograph of the model number and date code for the battery. Upon verification that the battery is recalled, the firm will send a free replacement lithium-ion battery to the consumer. Consumers will be asked to dispose of the lithium-ion battery in accordance with local and state regulations. Note: Do not throw this recalled lithium-ion battery or device in the trash, the general recycling stream (e.g., street-level or curbside recycling bins), or used battery recycling boxes found at various retail and home improvement stores. Recalled lithium-ion batteries must be disposed of differently than other batteries, because they present a greater risk of fire. Your municipal household hazardous waste (HHW) collection center may accept this recalled lithium-ion battery or device for disposal. Before taking your battery or device to a HHW collection center, contact that office ahead of time and ask whether it accepts recalled lithium-ion batteries. If it does not, contact your municipality for further guidance.

Repair

Reported Injuries

The firm has received two reports of the lithium-ion battery overheating or not charging and an additional 65 reports globally. No injuries have been reported.

411 Press Analysis

The CPSC issued a recall for Rowenta Cordless Vacuum Cleaners with lithium-ion battery on July 2, 2026, covering about 3,660 units. The recalled lithium-ion battery in the vacuum cleaner can overheat and ignite, posing a risk of serious injury from fire and burn hazards. The CPSC’s incident record for this recall states that no injuries have been reported. Groupe SEB USA dba Rowenta USA, of Parsippany, New Jersey is offering affected consumers the opportunity to schedule a free repair. Consumers should stop using the product and contact the manufacturer for instructions. The CPSC recommends checking purchase history and product labels to determine if your unit is affected.

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