BISSELL Recalls Multi Reach Hand and Floor Vacuum Cleaners Due to Fire Hazard
BISSELL® brand Multi Reach Hand and Floor Vacuum Cleaners
Date of Recall
2024-02-01CPSC Release Number
24-107Manufactured In
ChinaUnits
About 142,000 (In addition, about 14,600 were sold in Canada)Importer
BISSELL Homecare Inc., of Grand Rapids, MichiganSold By
Lowe's, Macy's, Kohl's, Target, Walmart, Best Buy and other stores nationwide and online at www.bissell.com, www.amazon.com, www.hsn.com and other online sellers from August 2016 through December 2022 for between $110 and $270.Problem/Hazard
The vacuum's battery pack can overheat and smoke, posing a fire hazard.Injuries/Incidents
BISSELL has received 17 reports of the recalled vacuum cleaners smoking and emitting a burning odor. Six of the reports included the battery pack catching fire, three of which resulted in minor property damage and two resulting in minor burn injuries.Description
This recall involves BISSELL Multi Reach Hand and Floor Vacuum Cleaners models 1985, 19851 (also called Multi Auto), 19859, 1985T, 2151, 21512, 21513, 21517, 21518, 21519, 2151A, 2151T, 2151W, 2151V. "Multi Reach" is printed on the hand vacuum portion of the product. The vacuum cleaners were sold in a variety of colors. The model numbers are printed on the product rating label located behind the dirt tank.
Note: Recalled lithium-ion batteries should be disposed of in accordance with any local and state ordinances, following the procedures established by your municipal recycling center for damaged/defective/recalled lithium batteries, because these potentially hazardous batteries must be handled differently than other batteries. Do not throw this recalled battery in the trash. Do not deposit this recalled battery in used battery recycling boxes found at various retail and home improvement stores.
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