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"Royal," model number "08225" and a five-digit manufacture date code ending in 12A U, 13A U, 13B U or 14B U are printed on a label on the bottom of the hand vacuum.
Why it was recalled
The interior fan of the Turbo Tool accessory can break and eject from the tool housing, posing a laceration hazard to the user or bystanders.
Incidents and injuries
Royal Appliance received six reports of the Turbo Tool accessory breaking. No injuries have been reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the Turbo Tool accessory and contact the firm for instructions on receiving a free replacement tool accessory.
Product and sales details
- Manufacturer
- Royal Appliance Manufacturing Co., of Glenwillow, Ohio
- Recall number
- 15-090
- Units
- About 22,000 in the United States and about 2,500 in Canada
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Home improvement stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com, Walmart.com and other online retailers from January 2012 through February 2015 for about $30 for the hand vac including the accessory tool.
Dirt Devil® Scorpion® Turbo Quick Flip Hand Vac Turbo Tool Accessory
CPSC product type: Vacuum Cleaners
Recall contact information
Royal Appliance toll-free at (888) 393-2063 between 8 a.m. and 7 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.dirtdevil.com and click on the "Recall Information" link at the bottom of the page for more information.
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