Meijer Recall Posted Date: 4/22/2015
Summary of Recall: Euro-Pro Operating LLC today announced in cooperation with the CPSC, it is voluntarily recalling Shark Brand Rotator Powered Lift-Away Upright vacuums due to possible risk of shock.
Product Name: Shark brand Rotator Powered Lift-Away series upright vacuum cleaners
Product Description: This recall involves four models of Shark® brand Rotator® Powered Lift-Away® series upright vacuum cleaners. They are either maroon or purple in color and have a clear plastic middle section. Shark and Rotator are printed on the front of the vacuum cleaners. They measure about 45 inches tall by 12 inches wide. Recalled model numbers include NV650W, NV651, NV652 and NV660. The model number is printed on a silver sticker on the upper right-hand corner of the back of the unit.
Models NV650W and NV652 are maroon. Model NV650W is sold directly to consumers by Euro-Pro and model NV652 is sold at retail stores. Models NV651 and NV660 are purple and are sold at retail stores. The date code is printed on the metal prong of the power plug and shows the week and year of manufacture in the WWYY format. Recalled units have date codes beginning with the number 48 or lower and ending with 14. Vacuum cleaners marked with a dimple or green circle sticker on the outside of the plastic cuff that holds the aluminum wand have been inspected by the firm and are not included in this recall.
Hazard: The aluminum wand can disconnect from the vacuum cleaner’s handle and remain energized with electricity, posing a risk of electric shock.
Importer: Euro-Pro Operating LLC, of Newton, Mass.
Manufactured in: China
UPC’s Carried by Meijer: 6-22356-53795-7
What You Should Do: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled vacuum cleaners and contact Euro-Pro to receive a free replacement wand. Alternatively, consumers who have purchased this product could return the product to the nearest Meijer store for a full refund.
Consumer Contact Information: 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.