Nilfisk recalls selected vacuum cleaners
Due to a potential safety issue, Nilfisk is recalling selected 25.2 volt Handy 2-in-1 and 25.2 volt Handy vacuum cleaners.
The affected variants have a defective charge control unit and a defective battery pack. Under certain circumstances this can lead the product to overheat and catch fire.
All consumers who have purchased a 25.2 volt Handy 2-in-1 or 25.2 volt Handy after August 2017 are asked to check the serial number of their machine.
How to check the serial number
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How to return your product
If you own a 25.2 volt Handy 2-in-1 or 25.2 volt Handy with one of the serial numbers involved in this recall, you should:
- Stop using the machine and unplug the charger
- Bring the machine to the store, where it was purchased
- A new Handy 2-in-1 // Handy will be offered to you
Serial numbers being recalled:
Questions and answers
Q: I own one of the affected vacuum cleaners. Is it dangerous?
A: A limited number of the 25.2 volt Handy 2-in-1 and 25.2 volt Handy have a defect charging unit and a defect battery pack. If the product is left to charge continuously, this may lead to overheating of the product. Overheating can cause the product to catch fire which is potentially harmful.
Q: I am unsure whether or not my vacuum cleaner is part of the recall, who can I contact?
A: A: Please call your local Nilfisk customer support. You can find the telephone number on the Nilfisk website for your country.
Q: Can I return my product in any store selling Nilfisk products? Or do I have to take it back to the specific store, where it was bought?
A: You can return the product to any store within the chain it was bought.
Q: I don’t know where my vacuum cleaner was purchased, where do I go to return it?
A: Please call your local Nilfisk customer support. You can find the telephone number on the Nilfisk website for your country.
Q: I bought my product online. Do I have to send it back to the online store, and who will cover my freight costs?
A: Please call your local Nilfisk customer support. You can find the telephone number on the Nilfisk website for your country.
Q: I no longer have the receipt for my vacuum cleaner, can I still return it?
A: Yes, if you own a vacuum cleaner included in this recall you can return it to the chain of stores where it was bought – also without a receipt.
Q: I own a 14.4 volt or 18 volt Handy 2-in-1/Handy vacuum cleaner, are they part of the recall?
A: No. There are no safety issues with either of these Handy 2-in-1/Handy models and they are not included in the recall.
Q: I prefer to have my money back instead of a replacement product. Is this possible?
A: No. When you return your product, you will get a new replacement 25.2 volt Handy 2-in-1 // Handy.
