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Re-activateElectrolux has recalled 320,000 of its cordless 2-in-1 combination hand/stick vacuums because the vacuums' batteries can expand and burst, posing a risk of injury to the user and bystanders. The company has received 34 reports of incidents that involved 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, according to the recall notice issued by the Consumer Product Safety Commission.
The recall involves cordless stick vacuums with a detachable hand vacuum and free-standing charger with the model names Pronto, Precision and Ergorapido. 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. The model numbers are Pronto: EL1000A, EL1000B, EL1000BX, EL1000BZ; Precision: PE1000B; and Ergorapido: EL1005A, EL1006A. The vacuums were sold at major and independent retailers nationwide from November 2007 through March 2009 for about $100.
Some of the recalled models were covered in our most recent report on vacuums. (Ratings for subscribers.) We didn't observe this problem with any of the samples we tested.
The CPSC is asking consumers to unplug and stop using the recalled vacuums and to contact Electrolux for a free replacement of the handheld portion that contains the batteries. 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 or also visit the firm's Web site at www.stickvacrecall.com.
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