Dirt Devil recalls 987,000 turbo tool attachments

Dirt Devil today recalled 987,000 vacuum attachments because plastic pieces inside the tool can break apart and be ejected, posing a laceration hazard to consumers. TTI Floor Care, the manufacturer, has received 140 reports of incidents involving the recalled tool, including 12 reports of injuries. The injuries were to the eyes and skin and also one thumb injury.

According to the recall notice issued by the Consumer Product Safety Commission, the Dirt Devil Turbo Tool/Power Brush attachment was sold as an accessory with 18 different models of Dirt Devils. Only vacuum tool accessories with date codes J7060 through J7365 that have a C-clip connector are included in this recall (see the illustrations on the Dirt Devil Web site). The date code is located on the underside of the vacuum accessory. The tools are  6 ½ inches long by  5 inches wide and come in a variety of colors that match the vacuum.

Made in China, the tools were sold at mass merchandisers, home improvement stores and other retail stores nationwide from April 2007 through April 2008 for between $60 and $170 for the vacuum cleaner, including the accessory tools. Consumers should immediately stop using the tool—although they can continue to use the upright vacuum—and contact TTI Floor Care to receive a free repair kit at (800) 245-2296 between 8 a.m. and 7 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s Web site at www.dirtdevilturbotool.com