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| FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE |
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| March 04, 1987 |
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| Release # 87-14 |
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SOME SEARS CANISTER VACUUM CLEANERS NEED TO BE MODIFIED TO PREVENT INJURIES
WASHINGTON, DC -- In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product
Safety Commission, Whirlpool Corporation of Benton Harbor, Michigan,
today announced a modification program involving numerous Sears Kenmore
canister vacuum cleaners.
The motor in some of these cleaners has an opening which exposes
moving parts when the canister is opened, the motor filter removed, and
when the motor is running. These moving parts may cause severe lacerations or amputations to fingers placed in the opening. There have been
19 serious injuries involving these motor openings.
Since 1976, approximately 1.3 million of these canister vacuums
were sold nationwide through Sears, Roebuck & Co. stores and catalogs
under the Kenmore name and model number. Models with various features
sold for between $50 and $280.
An easy-to-install, stick-on motor safety screen kit which covers
the opening on top of the motor is being provided free of charge to
owners of affected models. However, not all Sears Kenmore canister
vacuum cleaners sold since 1976 need the kit. Whirlpool is informing
known purchasers by direct mail. Consumers who bought canister vacuum
cleaners at Sears since 1976 can find out if their vacuum motor requires
a safety screen and receive additional information by calling 800-654-
1820 toll-free (have the model number from the bottom of the canister
ready) or by visiting the customer service counter of the nearest Sears
store.
Consumers are warned to take extra care in handling their canister
vacuum cleaners until the safety screen is installed. Whenever using
the cleaner, unplug it before opening the canister lid.
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