Rowenta Recalls Cordless Vacuums Over Fire and Burn Hazard Risk

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has announced a recall of approximately 3,660 Rowenta cordless vacuum cleaners due to a significant risk of fire and burn hazards. The affected units contain a lithium-ion battery that can overheat, posing a serious threat to consumers.

This recall specifically targets Rowenta X-Force Flex 14.60 Animal, model number RH99A2U1, and X-Force Flex 15.60 Animal, model number RH99F2U1. The hazard stems from the Versatile X-Force lithium-ion battery, identified by model number ZR0097U2. Consumers can determine if their battery is affected by checking the date code, which will begin with either 23 or 24. These batteries were sold both as part of the vacuum cleaner package and separately. The vacuum cleaners themselves are described as being red, black, and silver.

Consumers are strongly advised to cease using the affected vacuum cleaners immediately and to remove the recalled lithium-ion battery from the handle. To participate in the recall and receive a free replacement battery, customers must register on the Rowenta website at https://www.rowentausa.com/recall-campaign-xforce. The registration process requires consumers to upload a photograph of their battery’s model number and date code for verification. Upon successful verification, Rowenta will ship a free replacement lithium-ion battery. Consumers will also receive instructions on how to properly dispose of the recalled battery in accordance with local and state regulations. It is critical that these batteries are not disposed of in regular trash, curbside recycling bins, or standard battery recycling boxes due to their heightened fire risk. Consumers should contact their municipal household hazardous waste (HHW) collection center for proper disposal guidance, confirming ahead of time that the center accepts recalled lithium-ion batteries.

Reports indicate that the company has received two domestic reports of the lithium-ion battery overheating or failing to charge, with an additional 65 reports of similar issues occurring globally. While no injuries have been reported in connection with this issue, the potential for harm remains significant. The recalled vacuum cleaners and batteries were sold between July 2023 and January 2026 at retailers including Williams Sonoma, Crate & Barrel, and online through Rowenta.com, Shopify.com, Amazon.com, and Walmart.com. The price range for these products was between $250 and $550. The importer of these products is Groupe SEB USA, doing business as Rowenta USA, located in Parsippany, New Jersey. The vacuum cleaners were manufactured in France, while the recalled batteries were manufactured in China.

Article by Mel Anara, based upon information from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

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