CPSC Recall in 2016: Royal Appliance Recalls Dirt Devil Pet Vacuums Due to Electrical Shock Hazard

Updated on January 18, 2026.

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Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 16-088

Date: February 02, 2016

Product Name: Dirt Devil® Total Pet Cyclonic Upright

Recall Description:

The vacuum's electric cord plug prong can detach and remain in the electrical outlet when the vacuum is unplugged. The detached prong can pose an electrical shock hazard if it remains connected with the electrical outlet.

Hazard Description:

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Replace

Units: About 149,000 in the United States (in addition, about 9,700 in Canada)

Incidents:

The firm has received 14 reports of a detached prong that remained in an electrical outlet. No injuries have been reported.

Sold At:

ABC Warehouse, Boardman Furniture, Fred's, Walmart stores nationwide, Dirt Devil via telephone and online at www.dirtdevil.com, www.ebay.com and www.walmart.com from February 2014 through November 2015 for between $45 and $70.

Manufactured In:

China