CPSC, Procter & Gamble Announce Recall of Sweep+Vac Battery-Operated Vacuum Cleaner by Swiffer
CPSC recall 05057. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
In some cases, when the vacuum cleaner is left in the "on" position, the rotor can lock up and cause the unit to overheat. This poses a smoke and fire hazard.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should stop using the product immediately and disconnect the Sweep+Vac by removing the top section of the pole. To disconnect the vacuum cleaner, press the small green button on the pole, about 12 inches below the handle, then pull the handle straight out. This eliminates any possibility of the unit overheating. Consumers should contact Procter & Gamble for more information on returning the product to receive a free replacement coupon.
CPSC recall 05057 has the recall date 26 Nov 2004. The notice names the firm Procter & Gamble Company (P&G). The recall has about 175,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2004 has 13,500 units. This register puts the recall under 2 hazards. The first is Fire. CPSC gives the product type Vacuum Cleaners/Sweepers.
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More of the notice
The hazard and the remedy are at the top of the page. Each quotation is the text of CPSC.
| Incidents and injuries | Procter & Gamble has received 14 complaints of the Sweep+Vac overheating, including one report of a fire with minor property damage. No injuries have been reported. |
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| Units | 175,000 |
| Description | The recalled Sweep+Vac by Swiffer is a battery-operated, upright vacuum cleaner used to vacuum floors. The vacuum cleaner stands about 4 feet tall and has a green base and silver pole. The name "Swiffer" is printed across the front of the base in white letters. UPC numbers included in this recall are 37000-46522 and 37000-02553. The UPC numbers are printed on the product's packaging. No other Swiffer products are involved. |
| Product | Sweep+Vac by Swiffer Vacuum Cleaner, About 175,000, Vacuum Cleaners/Sweepers |
| Sold at | Retail and grocery stores nationwide from September 2004 through November 2004 for about $30. |
| Distributor | Procter & Gamble Company (P&G) |
| Made in | China |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 175,000Median of 2004: 13,500
- CPSC recalls of 2004
- 278
- Recalls of 2004 with one of the same hazards
- 32%
- Recalls of 2004 in the category Vacuum Cleaners/Sweepers
- 1%
- Recalls on the register that name Procter & Gamble Company (P&G)
- 1
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 05057The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Cite this page
Recall Register. CPSC recall 05057. https://recallregister.com/product/2829-cpsc-procter-gamble-announce-recall-of-sweep-vac-battery-operated-vacu/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
- Source
- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
- Licence
- US government work, public domain
- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 05057 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
Procter & Gamble has received 14 complaints of the Sweep+Vac overheating, including one report of a fire with minor property damage. No injuries have been reported.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Retail and grocery stores nationwide from September 2004 through November 2004 for about $30.
- How many units are in CPSC recall 05057?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 175,000
- Where was the product made?
- The CPSC notice gives:
China