Exploding Batteries Prompt Recall of Cordless Vacuums

Injuries Reported from Exposure to Battery Powder

About 320,000 Ergorapido, Pronto and Precision Vacuums by Electrolux are being recalled because the vacuum's battery can expand and burst, posing a risk of injury to the user and bystanders.

To date, Electrolux has received 34 reports of incidents in the U.S. involving damage to the vacuum and surrounding property. There have been 2 reports of minor injuries, including swollen hands and irritation to the eyes from contact with battery powder.

This recall involves 2-in-1 cordless stick vacuums with a detachable hand vacuum and free-standing charger. Units involved in the recall have 9.6-volts printed on a serial plate on the underside of the handheld unit, and the following serial numbers: 074000001 through 085100001 and 74000001 through 85100001.

EL1000A - Pronto

EL1000B - Pronto

EL1000BX - Pronto

EL1000BZ - Pronto

PE1000B - Precision

EL1005A - Ergorapido EL1006A - Ergorapido

The vacuums were sold at major and independent retailers nationwide from November 2007 through March 2009 for about $100.

MARCH-28-09: Cordless Stick Vacuums Recalled by Electrolux [ELECTROLUX CORDLESS VACUUMS RECALLED]

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Published on Mar-26-09