Shark Vacuum Cleaners Recalled by Euro-Pro Due to Shock Hazard
CPSC recall 15120. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The aluminum wand can disconnect from the vacuum cleaner's handle and remain energized with electricity, posing a risk of electric shock.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled vacuum cleaners and contact Euro-Pro to receive a free replacement wand.
CPSC recall 15120 has the recall date 22 Apr 2015. The notice names the firm Euro-Pro Operating. The recall has about 142,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2015 has 6,500 units. This register puts the recall under the hazard Electric shock. CPSC gives the product type Vacuum Cleaners.
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| Incidents and injuries | The firm has received 62 reports of incidents in which the aluminum wand disconnected from the vacuum cleaner's handle. No injuries have been reported. |
|---|---|
| Units | 142,000 |
| Remedy options | Replace |
| Description | This recall involves four models of Shark® brand Rotator® Powered Lift-Away® series upright vacuum cleaners. They are either maroon or purple in color and have a clear plastic middle section. Shark and Rotator are printed on the front of the vacuum cleaners. They measure about 45 inches tall by 12 inches wide. Recalled model numbers include NV650W, NV651, NV652 and NV660. The model number is printed on a silver sticker on the upper right-hand corner of the back of the unit. Models NV650W and NV652 are maroon. Model NV650W is sold directly to consumers by Euro-Pro and model NV652 is sold at retail stores. Models NV651 and NV660 are purple and are sold at retail stores. The date code is printed on the metal prong of the power plug and shows the week and year of manufacture in the WWYY format. Recalled units have date codes beginning with the number 48 or lower and ending with 14. Vacuum cleaners marked with a dimple or green circle sticker on the outside of the plastic cuff that holds the aluminum wand have been inspected by the firm and are not included in this recall. |
| Product | Shark Powered Rotator Lift-Away vacuum cleaners, About 142,000 in the United States and about 650 in Canada, Vacuum Cleaners |
| Sold at | Bed Bath & Beyond, Best Buy, Kohl's, Lowes, Target and other stores nationwide, online at www.sharkclean.com and through television infomercials from August 2014 through March 2015 for between $250 and $350. |
| Importer | Euro-Pro Operating LLC |
| Made in | China |
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- Hazard: Electric shock
- Category: Vacuum Cleaners
- CPSC recalls of 2015
The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 142,000Median of 2015: 6,500
- CPSC recalls of 2015
- 305
- Recalls of 2015 with one of the same hazards
- 6%
- Recalls of 2015 in the category Vacuum Cleaners
- 1%
- Recalls on the register that name Euro-Pro Operating
- 2
Other recalls of the firm
| Date | Recall |
|---|---|
| 23 Sep 2008 | Euro-Pro and QVC Recall Deep Fryers Due to Burn Hazard |
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- CPSC recall notice 15120The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 15120. https://recallregister.com/product/6374-shark-vacuum-cleaners-recalled-by-euro-pro-due-to-shock-hazard/. 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 15120 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
The firm has received 62 reports of incidents in which the aluminum wand disconnected from the vacuum cleaner's handle. No injuries have been reported.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Bed Bath & Beyond, Best Buy, Kohl's, Lowes, Target and other stores nationwide, online at www.sharkclean.com and through television infomercials from August 2014 through March 2015 for between $250 and $350.
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 15120?
- CPSC lists 1 remedy option:
Replace
- How many units are in CPSC recall 15120?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 142,000 in the United States and about 650 in Canada