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Southern Telecom Recalls Brookstone TurboVac Handheld Rechargeable Vacuums Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Belk

Recalled June 27, 2024 · CPSC recall 24285 · Southern Telecom

Recalled Brookstone TurboVac Handheld Rechargeable Vacuum (Model No. BSBVAC301)

Hazard

The vacuums can short circuit during or after charging the battery, posing a fire hazard.

Remedy

Refund

Units

About 10,600

Incidents / injuries

The firm has received two reports of serious fires caused by the vacuums, resulting in property damage.

Description

This recall involves Brookstone TurboVac Handheld Rechargeable Vacuums (Model No. BSBVAC301). The model number is printed on the back of the unit. "Brookstone" is printed on the top front of the vacuum. The vacuums are black and come with a wall-plate for hanging on the wall, and they measure 2.89 x 12 inches in dimension.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Brookstone TurboVac Handheld Rechargeable Vacuums (Model No. BSBVAC301), and contact Southern Telecom to receive a full refund.

Contact

Southern Telecom toll-free at 866-450-4493 from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday, email at [email protected], or online at www.southerntelecom.com and click on "Safety Recalls" at the top of the page for more information.

Product

Brookstone TurboVac Handheld Rechargeable Vacuums

Imported by

Southern Telecom Inc., of New York

Retailers

Belk stores nationwide and online at www.belk.com from September 2022 through February 2024 for about $90.

Made in

China

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →