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Recalled ProSweep Rechargeable Cordless Sweeper
The sweeper can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
59,400
For more information, contact QVC's customer service department at (800) 367-9444 between 8 a.m. and 12 a.m. ET any day of the week.
Recall Details
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), L&N Sales and Marketing Inc., of Hatboro, Pa., is voluntarily recalling 59,400 ProSweep Rechargeable Cordless Sweepers. The sweeper can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Name of Product: ProSweep Rechargeable Cordless Sweeper
Units: 59,400
Distributor: L&N Sales and Marketing Inc., of Hatboro, Pa.
Hazard: The sweeper can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Incidents/Injuries: L&N has received about 80 reports of the sweepers overheating, including 11 reports of fires, some of which resulted in minor property damage. No injuries have been reported.
Description: The Prosweep Rechargeable Cordless Sweeper with Rotating Brush has a clear blue plastic housing. Model number "EB005 / 52008" is written on a silver-colored label on the bottom of the units. "L&N Sales and Marketing" and "Made in China" also are written on the label.
Sold by: QVC television nationwide from December 28, 2003 through February 16, 2004 for between $36 and $40.
Manufactured In: China
Remedy: Consumers should stop using the sweeper immediately. A replacement sweeper will be offered free of charge by L&N through QVC. Consumers will receive direct notification from QVC about the recall.
Consumer Contact: For more information, contact QVC's customer service department at (800) 367-9444 between 8 a.m. and 12 a.m. ET any day of the week.
Consumers should stop using the sweeper immediately. A replacement sweeper will be offered free of charge by L&N through QVC. Consumers will receive direct notification from QVC about the recall.
L&N has received about 80 reports of the sweepers overheating, including 11 reports of fires, some of which resulted in minor property damage. No injuries have been reported.
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