Rowenta Cordless Vacuum Cleaners with lithium-ion battery Recall

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Published by Reclia Safety Desk | July 08, 2026

📌 Recall Notice

Product: Rowenta Cordless Vacuum Cleaners with lithium-ion battery

Brand: Rowenta

Hazards: Fire Hazard, Burn Hazard, Strangulation Hazard

What to do: Stop using this product. Follow the recall instructions for refund or replacement.

Official US CPSC Recall Notice
Recall #10845 |
View original notice →

Recall Summary

Product Rowenta Cordless Vacuum Cleaners with lithium-ion battery
Brand Rowenta
Category Electronics
Recall Number 10845
Hazard Fire Hazard, Burn Hazard, Strangulation Hazard
Units Affected Not specified
Recall Date July 02, 2026
Remedy Contact manufacturer
Country 🇺🇸 United States

Recall Information Record
Database Entry ID: 10845
Recall Number: 26595
Date of Record: 2026-07-02

1. Recall Summary
Rowenta is recalling cordless vacuum cleaners that contain a specific lithium-ion battery housed in the handle of the device. The recall involves two models of the X-Force Flex vacuum cleaner, sold in red, black, and silver. The affected batteries were sold separately or with the vacuum cleaners. The recall was initiated due to reports of the lithium-ion battery overheating or failing to charge. The firm has received two reports of this issue in the United States and an additional 65 reports globally. No injuries have been reported.

2. Affected Products
The recalled products are Rowenta cordless vacuum cleaners with a recalled lithium-ion battery housed in the handle. The specific models are:
– X-Force Flex 14.60 Animal, model number RH99A2U1
– X-Force Flex 15.60 Animal, model number RH99F2U1

The recalled lithium-ion battery is the Versatile X-Force battery, model number ZR0097U2. Affected batteries have a date code that begins with either “23” or “24.” According to the recall notice, affected batteries were manufactured before December 2024.

The products were sold at Williams Sonoma, Crate & Barrel, and online at Rowenta.com, Shopify.com, Amazon.com, and Walmart.com from July 2023 through January 2026. The retail price ranged between $250 and $550. The number of units affected in the United States is approximately 3,660. The importer is Groupe SEB USA dba Rowenta USA, of Parsippany, New Jersey. The products were manufactured in France and China.

3. Hazard Information
The recalled lithium-ion battery in the vacuum cleaner can overheat and ignite. This poses a risk of serious injury from fire and burn hazards. The firm has received two reports of the lithium-ion battery overheating or not charging in the United States, and an additional 65 reports globally. No injuries have been reported.

4. Consumer Action Required
Consumers should stop using the vacuum immediately and remove the recalled lithium-ion battery from the handle. Consumers must visit the company’s website at https://www.rowentausa.com/recall-campaign-xforce to register for the recall. During registration, consumers will be asked to upload a photograph of the model number and date code for the battery.

Consumers are instructed to dispose of the recalled lithium-ion battery in accordance with local and state regulations. The recall notice explicitly states: Do not throw this recalled lithium-ion battery or device in the trash, the general recycling stream (e.g., street-level or curbside recycling bins), or used battery recycling boxes found at various retail and home improvement stores. Recalled lithium-ion batteries must be disposed of differently than other batteries because they present a greater risk of fire. Consumers are advised to contact their municipal household hazardous waste (HHW) collection center ahead of time to ask whether it accepts recalled lithium-ion batteries. If it does not, consumers should contact their municipality for further guidance.

5. Official Remedy
Upon verification that the battery is recalled, the firm will send a free replacement lithium-ion battery to the consumer. The remedy option is classified as a repair.

6. Contact Information
Consumers may contact Rowenta toll-free at 800-769-3682 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday. Consumers may also visit the company’s website at https://www.rowentausa.com/recall-campaign-xforce or http://www.rowentausa.com and click on “Recalls” at the bottom of the page for more information.

Recall Timeline

  • **July 02, 2026** – Recall announced by CPSC (Source)
  • **Current** – Consumers advised to stop using product
  • **Ongoing** – Refund or replacement available

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How do I identify the recalled Rowenta Cordless Vacuum Cleaners with lithium-ion battery?

A: Check the model and serial number on your product against the official recall notice (#10845).

Q: What should I do if I own the recalled Rowenta Cordless Vacuum Cleaners with lithium-ion battery?

A: The recall notice advises consumers to stop using the product and follow the recall instructions.

Q: How do I get a refund or replacement for the recalled Rowenta Cordless Vacuum Cleaners with lithium-ion battery?

A: Contact the manufacturer using the information in the recall notice.

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Disclaimer: Information on this page is summarized from official recall notices.
Reclia is a recall information database and does not conduct product testing, safety certification,
or independent investigations.

Consumers should refer to the original recall notice
for complete details and official instructions.




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