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CPSC, Procter & Gamble Announce Recall of Sweep+Vac Battery-Operated Vacuum Cleaner by SwifferWASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.Name of product: Sweep+Vac by Swiffer Vacuum Cleaner. Units: About 175,000 Distributor: Procter & Gamble Company (P&G), of Cincinnati, Ohio. Hazard: In some cases, when the vacuum cleaner is left in the “on” position, the rotor can lock up and cause the unit to overheat. This poses a smoke and fire hazard. Incidents/Injuries: Procter & Gamble has received 14 complaints of the Sweep+Vac overheating, including one report of a fire with minor property damage. No injuries have been reported. Description: The recalled Sweep+Vac by Swiffer is a battery-operated, upright vacuum cleaner used to vacuum floors. The vacuum cleaner stands about 4-feet-tall and has a green base and silver pole. The name “Swiffer” is printed across the front of the base in white letters. UPC numbers included in this recall are 37000-46522 and 37000-02553. The UPC numbers are printed on the product’s packaging.
No other Swiffer products are involved.
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