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Southern Telecom Recalls Brookstone TurboVac Handheld Rechargeable Vacuums Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Belk

Recalled 2024-06-27. Lithium battery hazard. Here is what the CPSC published, and what you are owed.

About 10,600Units
2024-06-27Recall date
YesInjuries

The text below is quoted from the CPSC notice word for word.

What was recalled
This recall involves Brookstone TurboVac Handheld Rechargeable Vacuums (Model No. BSBVAC301). The model number is printed on the back of the unit. "Brookstone" is printed on the top front of the vacuum. The vacuums are black and come with a wall-plate for hanging on the wall, and they measure 2.89 x 12 inches in dimension.
The hazard
The vacuums can short circuit during or after charging the battery, posing a fire hazard.
Injuries
The firm has received two reports of serious fires caused by the vacuums, resulting in property damage.
The remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Brookstone TurboVac Handheld Rechargeable Vacuums (Model No. BSBVAC301), and contact Southern Telecom to receive a full refund.

The details

ProductsBrookstone TurboVac Handheld Rechargeable Vacuums
Imported bySouthern Telecom Inc
Made inChina
CPSC recall number24285
What a recall entitles you to

A refund, a repair or a replacement. The notice says which. It costs you nothing and there is usually no receipt requirement.

Stop using the product first. Recalls do not expire. An old one still counts.

The full CPSC notice, including photographs, is at cpsc.gov.

Source: CPSC SaferProducts recall feed, retrieved 2026-08-06. Newest recall on file 2026-07-30.

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