Do you have a puck-shaped tool sucking up dirt and debris in your abode?
Health Canada warns that a certain type of battery pack contained within a hybrid, robotic vacuum may pose a fire hazard.
A recall notification that was updated on Wednesday, Oct. 18, states that the battery pack within certain eufy RoboVac X8 Hybrid Vacuums and/or eufy Replacement Battery packs can "overheat while charging or soon after charging, posing a fire hazard."
As of Oct. 13, the company has received no reports of incidents or injuries in Canada, and 240 units were sold from March 2023 to July 2023.
This recall involves the following products:
- eufy RoboVac X8 Hybrid (T2261)
- eufy RoboVac Replacement Battery Pack 2600mAh (T2908)
- eufy RoboVac Replacement Battery Pack 5200mAh (T2937)
Affected SN codes and serial numbers can be found on Anker’s webpage.
What you should do
Immediately stop using the recalled vacuum/battery and visit Anker online to determine if you have an affected battery.
If you have an affected battery, contact Anker Innovations Ltd. for a free replacement.
For more information, consumers can contact Anker Innovations Ltd. by telephone at 1-800-994-3056 Monday to Friday, from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday, from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., or by email at [email protected] or visit the company website
