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X-Force Flex vacuum cleaner (red, black and silver) with a recalled lithium-ion battery in the handle.
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Recalled Versatile X-Force lithium-ion battery, model ZR0097U2.
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Location of model number ZR0097U2 and date code beginning with 23 or 24 (affected batteries were manufactured before December 2024) on the back of the recalled battery.
Product Name:
Rowenta cordless vacuum cleaners with lithium-ion battery
Danger:
The recalled lithium-ion battery in a vacuum cleaner may overheat and ignite, creating a risk of serious injury from fire or burns.
Review date:
July 02, 2026
Let’s remember the details
Description:
The recall includes cordless vacuum cleaners with a recalled lithium-ion battery located in the handle of the device. The vacuum cleaner is sold in red, black and silver colors. 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 lithium-ion battery model number is ZR0097U2, with a date code starting with 23 or 24. The batteries were sold separately or with vacuum cleaners.
Means:
Consumers should immediately stop using the vacuum cleaner and remove the recalled lithium-ion battery from the handle. Visit the company website at register for review. Consumers will be asked to upload a photo of the battery’s model number and date code. Once the battery is verified to be recalled, the company will send the consumer a free replacement lithium-ion battery. Consumers are asked to dispose of the lithium-ion battery in accordance with local and national regulations.
Note: Do not dispose of the recalled lithium-ion battery or device in the trash, general recycling stream (such as street or curbside trash cans), or in used battery recycling boxes found at various retail and home improvement stores. Recalled lithium-ion batteries should be disposed of differently than other batteries because they pose a greater risk of fire. Your municipal household hazardous waste (HHW) collection center may accept this recalled lithium-ion battery or device for recycling. Before taking your battery or device to an HHW collection center, contact the office in advance and ask if it accepts recalled lithium-ion batteries. If this does not happen, contact your municipality for further instructions.
Incidents/Injuries:
The firm received two reports of a lithium-ion battery overheating or not charging, and a further 65 reports worldwide. No injuries reported.
Sold at:
Williams Sonoma, Crate & Barrel and online at Rowenta.com, Shopify.com, Amazon.com and Walmart.com from July 2023 to January 2026 with prices ranging from $250 to $550.
Importer(s):
Groupe SEB USA dba Rowenta USA, Parsippany, New Jersey
Manufactured in:
Vacuum cleaner Manufactured in France.
Battery Made in: China.
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