A vacuum from a large Australian retailer has been recalled by the ACCC over fire hazard fears.
The rechargeable battery-operated handstick bagless vacuum, model number BW-595, has been recalled as the components of the circuit board may overheat and catch fire if the incorrect charger is used on the device.
The vacuum was sold online and in-person Big W stores between March 15 2022 and October 11 2023.
The ACCC said that the vacuum had already caused property damage at the time of the recall.
Affected batches have the following barcode number: 9357349361622.
All batch codes ending in /2021 and /2022 are also affected, as well as a batch code ending in 010223.
Customers have been warned that there is a risk of serious injury and property damage.
Anyone who may have purchased a vacuum part of the impacted batch should stop using it immediately and return it to Big W for a refund.
If someone is unable to return the product, or if it was given as a gift, call Big W on on 1300 244 999 for further information.
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