Rowenta Cordless Vacuum Cleaners with lithium-ion battery Recall

Published by Reclia Safety Desk | July 04, 2026

Recall Information Record
Database Entry ID: 10845
Recall Number: 26595
Date Published: July 2, 2026

1. Recall Summary
This recall involves cordless vacuum cleaners sold with a recalled lithium-ion battery that is housed in the handle of the device. The vacuum cleaners are sold in red, black, and silver. The recall includes two models: the X-Force Flex 14.60 Animal, model number RH99A2U1, and the X-Force Flex 15.60 Animal, model number RH99F2U1. The recalled lithium-ion battery is the Versatile X-Force model number ZR0097U2, with a date code that begins with either 23 or 24. The batteries were sold separately or with the vacuum cleaners. 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 for between $250 and $550. The importer is Groupe SEB USA dba Rowenta USA, of Parsippany, New Jersey. The products were manufactured in France and China. Approximately 3,660 units are affected in the United States.

2. Affected Products
– Product Name: Rowenta Cordless Vacuum Cleaners with lithium-ion battery
– Models: X-Force Flex 14.60 Animal (model number RH99A2U1) and X-Force Flex 15.60 Animal (model number RH99F2U1)
– Battery Model: Versatile X-Force lithium-ion battery, model number ZR0097U2
– Battery Date Codes: Date codes beginning with 23 or 24 (affected batteries were manufactured before December 2024)
– Colors: Red, black, and silver
– Number of Units: About 3,660
– Sold At: Williams Sonoma, Crate & Barrel, Rowenta.com, Shopify.com, Amazon.com, and Walmart.com
– Sale Period: July 2023 through January 2026
– Price Range: Between $250 and $550

3. Hazard Information
The recalled lithium-ion battery in the vacuum cleaner can overheat and ignite, posing 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, 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. Consumers will be asked to upload a photograph of the model number and date code for the battery. Upon verification that the battery is recalled, the firm will send a free replacement lithium-ion battery to the consumer. Consumers will be asked to dispose of the lithium-ion battery in accordance with local and state regulations. Note: 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. Your municipal household hazardous waste (HHW) collection center may accept this recalled lithium-ion battery or device for disposal. Before taking your battery or device to a HHW collection center, contact that office ahead of time and ask whether it accepts recalled lithium-ion batteries. If it does not, contact your municipality for further guidance.

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

6. Contact Information
– Company: Rowenta (Groupe SEB USA dba Rowenta USA)
– Toll-Free Phone: 800-769-3682, available from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday
– Recall Registration Website: https://www.rowentausa.com/recall-campaign-xforce
– General Website: http://www.rowentausa.com, click on “Recalls” at the bottom of the page for more information
– CPSC Recall URL: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/Rowenta-Recalls-Cordless-Vacuum-Cleaners-Due-to-Risk-of-Serious-Injury-from-fire-and-Burn-Hazards

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