Bissell recalls multi-surface cordless vacuum after battery fire reports

Bissell is recalling its multi-surface cordless vacuum after it received several reports of the battery pack smoking and catching fire, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission. 

Bissell said the battery pack’s circuit board can overheat, causing it to smoke and increasing the risk of fire. 

The vacuum maker issued the recall after Bissell said it received dozens of reports of the battery smoking, including five in which it caught fire, according to the CPSC.

One report resulted in a burn, while three caused minor property damage, the CPSC said. 

Here are the key details about this Bissell vacuum recall.

• The recall affects 61,000 units of the  2551, 2551W and 25519 "Cordless Multi-Surface Wet Dry Vacuums" models.
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• The vacuum retailed at $360 in-store and online at Walmart, Amazon and other big-name sellers from Jan. 2019 to Nov. 2022, the CPSC said. 
• Customers can check if they have a recalled model by checking the product information tag behind the water tank.
• Bissell advised people with the recalled vacuum to stop using it and contact them at 1-855-417-7001 for a free in-home repair visit or take the vacuum to a local authorized dealer.
• Bissell will replace the battery pack. 

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