CPSC, Electrolux Announce Recall to Repair Top-Corded Vacuum Cleaners
The Ponytail vacuums were sold under the following names: Genesis Prolux S/R Genesis LX Prolux Warehouse Genesis LXE Regency Prolux Special Edition Prolux Plus Only Electrolux upright vacuums with the cord coming out of the very top of the handle are included in this recall. "Electrolux" and the model name are written on each vacuum.
- Published by source
- 1998-11-10
- First seen by Reality Radar
- 2026-10-23
- Last verified
- 2026-10-23
Affected
- Manufacturer
- Electrolux, L.L.C.
- Products
- Ponytail Top-Corded Handle Upright Vacuum Cleaners
Whether your exact unit is affected depends on the model, serial number and region in the official notice.
What the official notice says
Risk: The power cords on these vacuums extend out of the very top of the handle, and the cord is often used as an extension of the handle. The power cord can break inside the handle or the casing around the cord can break, and cause shocks or burns to the user's hand. Even when there is no apparent breaking of the casing around the cord, these vacuums can still cause injuries.
Remedy / actions:
- Consumers should immediately stop using these vacuums, and return them to an Electrolux store for a free repair. The handle on the vacuum will be replaced with a new model handle.
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Sources
- U.S. CPSC Recalls Tier A · official published 1998-11-10
Evidence ledger
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| Entry | Kind | Observed | Evidence hash | Entry hash |
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| #1077 | new | 2026-10-23 | d1dbe950739c…140d17 | a68bfdcb76c1…7d063f |
Chain head: #1094 edf3be25ec2e…478842