Dirt Devil Vacuum Recall Issued Due to Electric Shock Risk

Russell Maas

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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.

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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.

Written by: Russell Maas

Managing Editor & Senior Legal Journalist

Russell Maas is a paralegal and the Managing Editor of AboutLawsuits.com, where he has reported on mass tort litigation, medical recalls, and consumer safety issues since 2010. He brings legal experience from one of the nation’s leading personal injury law firms and oversees the site’s editorial strategy, including SEO and content development.

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6 Comments

Nancy
I’ve had this DD for several years, every time I use it it’s a very quick run thru my house. The shocks are terrible, thought it was dry in there. Then I moved…same thing happened. Had a minute to ck online when I discovered it wasn’t my home. Worst vacuum I’ve ever owned! I’d sure like a different vacuum.
Helene
I bought the Dirt Devil Endura and tried it right away. The handle kept shocking me as I was vacuuming. Not impressed with this product I was so excited to get. I think I’ll stick to my old vacuum.
Ashley
Just received mine and on the first time vacuuming it keeps shocking me at the handle!! I’m about to contact hoover NOW!! This really hurts ouch
James
bought a dd max pet in Feb 22 @ walmart, salina kansas. used it and got an electrical shock from the handle. Contacted Hoover and they replaced with the same model. Guess what happened when I went to use it. Yup, got the same shock from the handle. This dirt devil sucks, but not in a good way!
Candy
But this little dirt devil from target constantly keeps Giving me an electric shock when I vacuums.
Cindy
I purchased Dirt Devil POWERMAX vacuum MODEL# UD70167P from Walmart Grundy VA back in November 2020 for Xmas present to me from my husband..Anyway when went use it Friday 01/22/2021 it Continuous has continuous shock on the handle that u use push vacuum cleaner..it non stop & absolutely was extremely painful..think it bad they still have no fixed this problem & still sale this product when they have not fixed the problems from years ago.. I think that dirty sale something hurt someone

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