Bissell is recalling over 150,000 vacuum cleaners in the U.S. and Canada due to fire hazard. The company is recalling its Multi Reach Cordless Vacuum because the battery pack can overheat and smoke, potentially causing a fire. The recall includes various models sold between August 2016 and December 2022 at several stores. Consumers who have these vacuum cleaners are advised to immediately stop using them and contact Bissell for instructions on how to deplete the charge on the battery and receive a free replacement vacuum.
According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CSPC), Bissell has received 17 reports of the recalled vacuum cleaners smoking and emitting a burning odor. Additionally, six reports included the battery pack catching fire, three of which resulted in minor property damage and two resulting in burns. Bissell is offering a free replacement vacuum to consumers affected by the recall. This latest recall comes after a previous one in which Bissell had to recall a different vacuum model for similar concerns regarding battery packs overheating and catching fire.
The CSPC has advised consumers not to throw away or deposit the recalled battery in used battery recycling boxes and instead dispose of them in accordance with local and state laws. If you have a recalled vacuum cleaner, you can request a free replacement vacuum by filling out a form on the Bissell recall webpage.