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Oreck Discover Upright Vacuums Recalled by TTI Floor Care Due to Electrical Shock Hazard
No injuries reported. This is a preventive recall action.
Source: CPSC
InfoRecall #24039
Oreck Discover Upright Vacuums Recalled by TTI Floor Care Due to Electrical Shock Hazard
Royal Appliance Mfg. Co., d/b/a TTI Floor Care North America, of Charlotte, North Carolina · Oreck Discover Upright Vacuums
Product Description
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.
Repair
Reported Injuries
The firm has received 41 reports of a prong detaching from its plug. No injuries have been reported.
411 Press Analysis
Royal Appliance Mfg. Co., d/b/a TTI Floor Care North America, of Charlotte, North Carolina has voluntarily recalled about 6,200 of Oreck Discover Upright Vacuums as a preventive safety measure. The recall was announced by the CPSC on December 7, 2023. The vacuum's electric cord plug prong can detach and remain in an electrical outlet when the vacuum is unplugged. While no injuries have been reported, the identified hazard warrants consumer attention. Affected consumers should schedule a free repair. The CPSC recommends discontinuing use of the product until the remedy has been completed.
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