Reported Apr 22, 2015
Shark Vacuum Cleaners Recalled by Euro-Pro Due to Shock Hazard
Euro-Pro Operating LLC of Newton, Mass.
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.What you should do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled vacuum cleaners and contact Euro-Pro to receive a free replacement wand.
Firm contact: Euro-Pro toll-free at (877) 593-5140 from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. ET Monday through Saturday and from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET on Sunday, online at www.sharkrecall.com, or click on "Recall" at www.sharkclean.com or www.europro.com for more information.
What it looks like
Is this the product you have?
- Shark Powered Rotator Lift-Away vacuum cleaners
- Amount recalled
- About 142,000 in the United States and about 650 in Canada
Where it was sold
Sold at Bed Bath & Beyond, Best Buy, Kohl's, Lowes, Target and other stores nationwide, online at www.sharkclean.com and through television infomercials from August 2014 through March 2015 for between $250 and $350..
Why it was recalled
Stop using this product now
The aluminum wand can disconnect from the vacuum cleaner's handle and remain energized with electricity, posing a risk of electric shock.
Using this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.
Reports so far: The firm has received 62 reports of incidents in which the aluminum wand disconnected from the vacuum cleaner's handle. No injuries have been reported.
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