The Recall Desk
SevereCPSC·05057·Announced 2004-11-26

Swiffer Sweep+Vac Vacuum Cleaner Recalled for Overheating and Fire Risk

Procter & Gamble is recalling about 175,000 Swiffer Sweep+Vac battery-operated vacuum cleaners because the rotor can lock up and cause the unit to overheat, posing a smoke and fire hazard.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a fire hazard with one reported instance of minor property damage, which aligns with the rubric criterion for 'significant injury/property-damage reports' under the Severe (4) classification.

Plain-English summary

Procter & Gamble is recalling approximately 175,000 units of the Swiffer Sweep+Vac battery-operated vacuum cleaner. The recalled product is an upright vacuum cleaner that stands about 4 feet tall, featuring a green base and a silver pole with "Swiffer" printed in white letters on the front. The specific units involved have UPC numbers 37000-46522 and 37000-02553, which are printed on the product packaging. No other Swiffer products are included in this recall.

The recall was initiated because, in some cases, leaving the vacuum cleaner in the "on" position can cause the rotor to lock up, leading to overheating. This malfunction poses a smoke and fire hazard. Procter & Gamble has received 14 complaints regarding the unit overheating, including one report of a fire that resulted in minor property damage. No injuries have been reported in connection with this defect.

The affected vacuum cleaners were sold at retail and grocery stores nationwide from September 2004 through November 2004 for approximately $30. Consumers should stop using the product immediately and disconnect the vacuum cleaner by removing the top section of the pole. To do this, press the small green button on the pole, located about 12 inches below the handle, and pull the handle straight out. This action eliminates the possibility of the unit overheating. Consumers can contact Procter & Gamble at (800) 395-5594 or visit www.swiffer.com to receive shipping materials for returning the unit and obtaining a free replacement coupon.

The recalled product

Product
Sweep+Vac by Swiffer Vacuum Cleaner
Category
Consumer Product — Vacuum Cleaners
Hazard
Affected units
175,000

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

UPCs (2)

  • 3700002553
  • 3700046522

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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