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SevereCPSC·24285·Announced 2024-06-27

Brookstone TurboVac Handheld Rechargeable Vacuums Recalled for Fire Hazard

Southern Telecom is recalling about 10,600 Brookstone TurboVac handheld rechargeable vacuums (Model BSBVAC301) due to a fire hazard caused by battery short circuits during or after charging. The firm has received two reports of serious fires resulting in property damage.

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 source explicitly reports two incidents of serious fires with property damage. Although no personal injuries or deaths are reported, documented fire incidents with property damage constitute significant harm and meet the criteria for a Severe (Class II-equivalent) consumer product recall.

Plain-English summary

Southern Telecom Inc. of New York is recalling Brookstone TurboVac Handheld Rechargeable Vacuums (Model No. BSBVAC301). The vacuums are black, measure 2.89 x 12 inches, and come with a wall-plate for hanging. The model number is printed on the back of the unit, and "Brookstone" is printed on the top front.

The vacuums can short circuit during or after charging the battery, posing a fire hazard. The firm has received two reports of serious fires caused by the vacuums, resulting in property damage.

About 10,600 units were sold at Belk stores nationwide and online at www.belk.com from September 2022 through February 2024 for about $90.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled vacuums and contact Southern Telecom to receive a full refund. Consumers can reach Southern Telecom toll-free at 866-450-4493 from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday, by email at [email protected], or online at www.southerntelecom.com by clicking on "Safety Recalls" at the top of the page.

The recalled product

Product
Brookstone TurboVac Handheld Rechargeable Vacuums
Manufacturer
Southern Telecom Inc., of New York
Category
Consumer Product — Household Appliance
Hazard
  • fire
  • short-circuit
  • battery-hazard
Affected units
10,600

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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