Dirt Devil Vacuum Recall Issued Due to Electric Shock Risk

Nearly 160,000 Dirt Devil vacuums have been recalled following more than a dozen reports that suggest the electric cord prong may detach from the vacuum and remaining in the electrical outlet, posing a potential shock hazard. 

The Dirt Devil Total Pet Cyclonic Upright vacuum recall was announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) on February 2, following at least 14 complaints that the electric cord prong detached from the device.

Although no injuries have been linked to the cord problems, if the electrical prong remains int eh wall, it may leave exposed wires that could pose a risk of electrocution for consumers.

The recalled Dirt Devil vacuums include three models of the Total Pet Cyclonic Upright Vacuums, with model numbers UD70210, UD70210CA, and UD70210RM, which can be found on a silver label located on the back side of the vacuum. All three models have the exact same design with black, gray, and clear housings with red and purple trim. The Dirt Devil logo is located on the front center and the model name “Total Pet” is printed below.

According to the CPSC, there were an estimated 149,000 recalled vacuums sold in the United States and an additional 9,700 distributed for sale in Canada.

The recalled vacuums were manufactured in China and imported by Royal Appliance Manufacturing Co. of Glenwillow, Ohio where they were sold at ABC Warehouse, Boardman Furniture, Fred’s, and Walmart stores nationwide and through Dirt Devil telephone ordering, and also online at www.dirtdevil.com, www.ebay.com, and www.walmart.com from February 2014 through November 2015 for between $45 and $70.

Customers are being asked to stop using the recalled vacuums immediately and contact Dirt Devil at 800-373-6290 or visit them online at www.dirtdevil.com and navigate to the “Support” tab for information on how to receive a free replacement vacuum.