CPSC Recall in 2023: BISSELL Recalls Cordless Multi-Surface Wet Dry Vacuums Due to Fire Hazard

Updated on March 25, 2026.

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Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 23-091

Date: January 12, 2023

Product Name: BISSELL® Cordless Multi-Surface Wet Dry Vacuums Models 2551, 2551W and 25519

Recall Description:

This recall involves BISSELL Cordless Multi-Surface Wet Dry Vacuum models 2551, 2551W and 25519. “BISSELL” is printed on the foot of the product. The model numbers are visible when the clean water tank is removed.

Hazard Description:

The circuit board inside the vacuum’s battery pack can overheat and smoke, posing a fire hazard.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Repair

Units: About 61,000 (In addition, about 4,300 were sold in Canada)

Incidents:

BISSELL has received 66 reports of the vacuum smoking and emitting a burning odor; including five reports of the battery pack catching on fire, three of which resulted in minor property damage and one resulting in a burn injury.

Sold At:

Walmart stores nationwide and online at www.bissell.com, www.walmart.com,  www.qvc.com, www.amazon.com, www.costco.com, www.fingerhut.com, www.acehardware.com, www.kohls.com, and www.wayfair.com from January 2019 through November 2022 for about $360.

Manufactured In:

China