[{"RecallID":10845,"RecallNumber":"26595","RecallDate":"2026-07-02T00:00:00","Description":"This recall involves cordless vacuum cleaners with a recalled lithium-ion battery that is housed in the handle of the device. The vacuum is sold in red, black and silver. There are two models, X-Force Flex 14.60 Animal, model number RH99A2U1 and X-Force Flex 15.60 Animal, model number RH99F2U1. The Versatile X-Force's lithium-ion battery model number is ZR0097U2 with a date code that begins with either 23 or 24. The batteries were sold separately or with the vacuum cleaners.","URL":"https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/Rowenta-Recalls-Cordless-Vacuum-Cleaners-Due-to-Risk-of-Serious-Injury-from-fire-and-Burn-Hazards","Title":"Rowenta Recalls Cordless Vacuum Cleaners Due to Risk of Serious Injury from Fire and Burn Hazards","ConsumerContact":"Rowenta toll-free at 800-769-3682 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at https://www.rowentausa.com/recall-campaign-xforceor http://www.rowentausa.com and click on \"Recalls\" at the bottom of the page for more information.","LastPublishDate":"2026-07-03T00:00:00","Products":[{"Name":"Rowenta Cordless Vacuum Cleaners with lithium-ion battery","Description":"","Model":"","Type":"","CategoryID":"","NumberOfUnits":"About 3,660"}],"Inconjunctions":[],"Images":[{"URL":"https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/forceflex-1.png","Caption":"X-Force Flex vacuum cleaner (red, black and silver) that has the recalled lithium-ion battery in the handle"},{"URL":"https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/forceflex-2.png","Caption":"The recalled Versatile X-Force lithium-ion battery, model ZR0097U2"},{"URL":"https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/forceflex-3.png","Caption":"Location of model number, ZR0097U2, and date code starting with either 23 or 24 (affected batteries were manufactured before December 2024) on the back of the recalled battery"}],"Injuries":[{"Name":"The firm has received two reports of the lithium-ion battery overheating or not charging and an additional 65 reports globally. No injuries have been reported."}],"Manufacturers":[],"Retailers":[{"Name":"Williams Sonoma, Crate & Barrel and online at Rowenta.com, Shopify.com, Amazon.com and Walmart.com from July 2023 through January 2026 for between $250 and $550.","CompanyID":""}],"Importers":[{"Name":"Groupe SEB USA dba Rowenta USA, of Parsippany, New Jersey","CompanyID":""}],"Distributors":[],"SoldAtLabel":null,"ManufacturerCountries":[{"Country":"France"},{"Country":"China"}],"ProductUPCs":[],"Hazards":[{"Name":"The recalled lithium-ion battery in the vacuum cleaner can overheat and ignite, posing a risk of serious injury from fire and burn hazards.","HazardType":"","HazardTypeID":""}],"Remedies":[{"Name":"Consumers should stop using the vacuum immediately and remove the recalled lithium-ion battery from the handle. Visit the company's website at https://www.rowentausa.com/recall-campaign-xforce to register for the recall. Consumers will be asked to upload a photograph of the model number and date code for the battery. Upon verification that the battery is recalled, the firm will send a free replacement lithium-ion battery to the consumer. Consumers will be asked to dispose of the lithium-ion battery in accordance with local and state regulations. Note: Do not throw this recalled lithium-ion battery or device in the trash, the general recycling stream (e.g., street-level or curbside recycling bins), or used battery recycling boxes found at various retail and home improvement stores. Recalled lithium-ion batteries must be disposed of differently than other batteries, because they present a greater risk of fire. Your municipal household hazardous waste (HHW) collection center may accept this recalled lithium-ion battery or device for disposal. Before taking your battery or device to a HHW collection center, contact that office ahead of time and ask whether it accepts recalled lithium-ion batteries. If it does not, contact your municipality for further guidance."}],"RemedyOptions":[{"Option":"Repair"}]}]