Rowenta Cordless Vacuum Cleaners with lithium-ion battery

Groupe SEB USA dba Rowenta USA, of Parsippany, New Jersey has recalled Rowenta Cordless Vacuum Cleaners with lithium-ion battery, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). The recall was announced on July 2, 2026. It involves a fire or burn hazard.

Below is a plain-English summary of what was recalled, why it was recalled, how to tell whether you have the affected product, and what steps you can take. For the complete and most current details, you can view the CPSC record linked further down this page.

What was recalled?

This recall covers Rowenta Cordless Vacuum Cleaners with lithium-ion battery, with approximately About 3,660 affected. The company behind the recall is Groupe SEB USA dba Rowenta USA, of Parsippany, New Jersey.

From the official recall notice: “This recall involves cordless vacuum cleaners with a recalled lithium-ion battery that is housed in the handle of the device. The vacuum is sold in red, black and silver. 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's lithium-ion battery model number is ZR0097U2 with a date code that begins with either 23 or 24. The…”

Why was Rowenta Cordless Vacuum Cleaners with lithium-ion battery recalled?

According to the CPSC, the hazard is described as follows: “The recalled lithium-ion battery in the vacuum cleaner can overheat and ignite, posing a risk of serious injury from fire and burn hazards.” In plain terms, this recall relates to a fire or burn hazard.

A fire or burn hazard means the product can overheat, catch fire, or cause burns during normal use or charging. Recalls like these are issued to prevent property damage and injuries. Consumers are usually advised to stop using the product right away.

Reported injuries at the time of the recall notice: The firm has received two reports of the lithium-ion battery overheating or not charging and an additional 65 reports globally. No injuries have been reported.

What should you do?

If you think you may have bought Rowenta Cordless Vacuum Cleaners with lithium-ion battery, compare it against the product description and identifying codes before using it.

The official recall notice states: “Consumers should stop using the vacuum immediately and remove the recalled lithium-ion battery from the handle. Visit the company's website at https://www.rowentausa.com/recall-campaign-xforce to register for the recall. Consumers will be asked to upload a photograph of the model number and date code for the battery. Upon verification that the battery is recalled, the firm will send a free replacement lithium-ion ba…”

About this recall

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