Kenmore Canister Vacuum Cleaners Recalled by Sears
CPSC recall 87036. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
Fire & Fire-Related Burn
CPSC recall 87036 has the recall date 23 Jun 1987. The notice names the firm Whirlpool. The CPSC record gives no number of 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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| Description | Kenmore Canister Vacuum Cleaners Recalled by Sears NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 23, 1987 Release # 87-036 THREE MODELS OF SEARS CANISTER VACUUM CLEANERS RECALLED WASHINGTON, DC -- In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, Whirlpool Corporation of Benton Harbor, Michigan today announced the recall of Sears Kenmore canister vacuum cleaner models 116.2643581, 116.2643583 and 116.2645082 sold between November 1, 1986 and May 1, 1987. The company is recalling the vacuum cleaners to check the canister wiring. If installed improperly, the wiring could create an electrical short, causing the vacuum cleaner hose to catch on fire. There is also a potential for electrical shock. Whirlpool Corporation is aware of seven reported incidents involving overheating, with one of these incidents involving a minor burn. Between November 1, 1986 and May 1, 1987 approximately 33,000 of these canister vacuum cleaners were sold nationwide through Sears, Roebuck and Co. stores and catalogs. Various models sold for between $260 and $420, and carry the Kenmore brand name.… |
| Product | Vacuum Cleaners/Sweepers |
| Product | Sears Kenmore canister vacuum cleaners |
| Manufacturer | Whirlpool; Sears; Kenmore |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- not givenMedian of 1987: not given
- CPSC recalls of 1987
- 49
- Recalls of 1987 with one of the same hazards
- 12%
- Recalls of 1987 in the category Vacuum Cleaners/Sweepers
- 4%
- Recalls on the register that name Whirlpool
- 14
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 87036. https://recallregister.com/product/4700-kenmore-canister-vacuum-cleaners-recalled-by-sears/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
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- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 87036 report injuries?
- The CPSC record of recall 87036 has no incident or injury text.
- How many CPSC recalls name Whirlpool?
- 14 CPSC recalls on this register name Whirlpool. This recall is 1 of them.