Rowenta Cordless Vacuum Cleaners Recall Due to Fire Hazard
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Health Canada recalls 550 Rowenta cordless vacuum cleaners due to lithium-ion battery fire and burn hazards.
What this Health Canada recall tells you, and what most readers miss
This notice was issued by Health Canada on August 2, 2026 and geographically references Canada. Its severity classification of "high" signals how the issuing agency weighs the risk of harm if no action is taken - "critical" and "high" tier alerts typically carry direct consumer actions, while "medium" and "low" tend toward informational guidance or monitoring advisories. The category it belongs to - Product & Food Recalls - determines the consumer-protection framework behind it, which shapes what remedies (refunds, replacements, repairs, or the recall itself) are available to affected consumers and which agency holds statutory responsibility for enforcement.
Most readers skim a notice like this, check whether they are personally affected, and move on. The more useful lens is to verify its scope, source, and timestamp, then compare related notices without assuming that one record proves a broader trend.
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What Happened
The recalled lithium-ion battery in the vacuum cleaner can overheat and ignite, posing a risk of serious injury from fire and burn hazards. As of July 2, 2026, the company has received no reports of incidents or injuries in Canada.
Which Products Are Affected
This recall involves Rowenta cordless vacuum cleaners with a recalled lithium-ion battery housed in the handle. 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 batteries were sold separately or with the vacuum cleaners. The company reported that 550 units of the affected products were sold in Canada from December 2023 to June 2026. Battery manufactured in China.
What You Should Do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled product and contact Rowenta Canada to obtain a replacement battery. For more information, consumers can contact Rowenta Canada by telephone at 1-800-418-3325 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday or visit the company website. The Canada Consumer Product Safety Act prohibits recalled products from being redistributed, sold or even given away in Canada.
Why This Matters
The hazard involves potential fire and burn risks from overheating lithium-ion batteries in 550 units sold in Canada.
Source
Original source: Health Canada Official Notice ↗
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