Health Canada Recalled Thousands Of Bissell Vacuums Due To A Fire Hazard

Health Canada has published a consumer product recall regarding thousands of affected Bissell vacuum cleaners.

"The vacuum's battery pack can overheat and smoke, posing a fire hazard," Health Canada indicated. Bissell reported that 14,571 units of the affected products were sold in Canada and over 140,000 were sold throughout the United States

Here are all the details regarding the recalled item:

• BISSELL® Multi Reach® Hand and Floor Vacuum Cleaner | Model Numbers: 1985, 1985C, 2151, 21518, 2151C

BISSELL® Multi Reach® Hand and Floor Vacuum CleanerHealth Canada

Per Health Canada, Bissell receives one report of a battery pack sparking and overheating resulting in a minor burning injury in Canada. As for the United States, a total of 16 reports of the vacuum cleaners smoking and emitting a burning order were reported. Six of the 16 reports included the battery pack catching fire, three of which resulted in property damage and a minor burn injury.

The federal health agency is urging consumers to "immediately stop using the recalled vacuums and contact Bissell for instructions on how to deplete the charge on the battery and receive a free replacement."

For more information, consumers can contact Bissell toll-free at 1-855-739-1702 from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. EST Monday through Friday and 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. EST Saturday, or go to Canada.Bissell.com/recall for more information about the free replacement.

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