According to a news report on KIRO7.com, Bissell is broadening its current cordless vacuum recall due to fire risk. Bissell has broadened its initial recall from January concerning its Cordless Multi-Surface Wet Dry Vacuums, citing worries that the battery packs may overheat, potentially causing fires. Approximately 2,000 devices are impacted by the expanded recall. The affected Bissell Cordless Multi-Surface Wet Dry Vacuums were originally recalled due to a circuit board that can overheat and smoke, posing a fire hazard, the CPSC said in the recall announcement.
This recall only pertains to Bissell Cordless Multi-Surface Wet Dry Vacuum models 2551R and 25518, as stated by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. With this expansion, the total number of recalled models is now around 58,000.
Remove the clean water tank to reveal the model numbers to determine if your model is included in the recall. Only the affected model numbers are 2551R, 25518, and the previously recalled 2551, 2551W, and 25519 models.
The company advises ceasing the use of these impacted vacuums right away.
These models were available for purchase from May 2019 to July 2021 at HSN.com and at Ollie’s Bargain Outlet stores throughout the U.S.
If you possess one of the affected models, you are advised to bring it to an authorized Bissell service center for a complimentary battery pack replacement or arrange a free in-home repair with an authorized technician.
For any questions or concerns regarding this recall, don’t hesitate to get in touch with Bissell. Additionally, consumers can visit Bissell.com/recall for more information about the recall. The types of property damage and injuries associated with overheating battery packs in cordless vacuums, such as the ones mentioned in the recall, can include:
- Fire damage: Overheating battery packs can lead to fires, causing damage to homes, furniture, and personal belongings. These fires can spread quickly, leading to extensive property damage or even total loss of property.
- Smoke damage: Even if a fire is quickly contained or extinguished, smoke damage can still occur, affecting surfaces, furniture, and personal belongings. Smoke damage can be difficult to clean and may require professional restoration services.
- Burn injuries: Individuals near the overheating device could suffer burn injuries from direct contact with the device or from the fire it may cause. Burns can range from mild to severe, sometimes requiring medical attention or causing long-lasting scars.
- Smoke inhalation injuries: Smoke produced by fires can lead to smoke inhalation injuries, potentially causing respiratory issues, coughing, difficulty breathing, and even more severe health complications.
- Electrical shock: If the overheating battery pack causes a short circuit, there is a risk of electrical shock to individuals using or handling the device. Electrical shock injuries can range from mild to severe and may require medical attention.
- Emotional distress: In addition to physical damage and injuries, the experience of a fire or hazardous incident can cause emotional distress, anxiety, and stress for those involved.
If this defective vacuum has significantly harmed you or a loved one, you could be entitled to receive substantial monetary compensation.
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If you or a loved one were harmed by a defective Bissell Cordless Multi-Surface Wet Dry Vacuum, contact our national Bissell Cordless Multi-Surface Wet Dry Vacuum Lawsuit Lawyers today for a free case review. You could receive significant monetary compensation for injuries or for the loss of a loved one due to this recalled vacuum.
Time is limited, so don’t hesitate to contact our law firm. Call Parker Waichman LLP at 1-800-YOUR-LAWYER (1-800-968-7529) to understand your rights and options. If qualified, our Bissell Cordless Multi-Surface Wet Dry Vacuum Lawsuit Lawyers will work hard to obtain the financial compensation you or your loved one deserves.
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