CPSC Recall in 2005: CPSC, Royal Appliance Announce Recall of Sweeper Vac

Updated on January 18, 2026.

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Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 05-078

Date: January 03, 2005

Product Name: Dirt Devil® Sweeper Vac™

Recall Description:

The Dirt Devil® Sweeper Vac™ is a battery operated upright vacuum cleaner with "Dirt Devil®" and "Sweeper Vac™" printed on the front. The recall involves vacuum cleaners with the Model Number M083000 with the Plant Code J. The Model Number and Plant Code are printed on a silver plate located on the back of the product. Only vacuum cleaners manufactured in Plant Code J are included in this recall.

Hazard Description:

The vacuum's rotor can lock and overheat during use causing a smoke and fire hazard.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Replace

Units: About 20,000

Incidents:

None Reported.

Sold At:

Retailers nationwide from November 2003 through November 2004 for between $30 and $40.

Manufactured In:

China

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CPSC Recall in 2005: CPSC, Royal Appliance Announce Recall of Sweeper Vac