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Dirt Devil Recalls Vacuum Accessories

July 23, 2008    
Dirt Devil is recalling nearly 1 million vacuum power brush attachment tools. Plastic pieces inside the vacuum tool can break apart and be ejected, posing a laceration hazard to consumers.

TTI Floor Care, the manufacturer, has received 140 reports of incidents involving the recalled vacuum tool, including 12 reports of injuries. Those consumers reported minor eye or skin injuries and one thumb injury.

The recalled Dirt Devil Turbo Tool/Power Brush attachment was sold as an accessory with the following Dirt Devil vacuum models. Only vacuum tool accessories with date codes J7060 through J7365 and have a C-clip connector are included in this recall. The date code is located on the underside of the vacuum accessory. The Turbo Tool/Power Brush tools are about 6 inches long by about 5 inches wide and come in a variety of colors that match the color of the vacuum. The housing of the tool was made in clear, red, green, or light blue with clear, light blue, dark blue, red, purple, or black turbine fans with matching brush rolls.

The vacuums, made in China, were sold at mass merchandisers, home improvement stores and other retail stores nationwide from April 2007 through April 2008 for between $60 and $170 for the vacuum cleaner, including accessory tools.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Dirt Devil accessory tool and contact the firm to receive a free repair kit.

For additional information, contact TTI Floor Care at (800) 245-2296 between 8 a.m. and 7 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.dirtdevilturbotool.com

The recall is being conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).

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