Next Review: August 7, 2026
Quick Facts
- The recall involves Rainbow SRX vacuums manufactured by Rexair LLC.
- Affected units are model RHCS19 Type 120 with serial numbers from 22003399 through 22077889.
- Rexair received two reports of the vacuums catching fire, with no reported injuries.
- Consumers should unplug affected vacuums, stop using them, and contact an authorized Rainbow distributor for a free repair.
Rexair recalled approximately 38,000 Rainbow SRX vacuums in the United States and about 4,800 additional units in Canada. The affected circuit board can spark, creating fire and burn hazards.
No publicly reported Rainbow SRX class action, multidistrict litigation, or product-liability settlement was identified during this review. Consumers who suffered documented burns, smoke-related injuries, or property damage may still be able to request an individual legal review.
Table Of Contents
- Latest Rainbow SRX Recall and Lawsuit Developments
- Which Rainbow Vacuums Were Recalled?
- Where and When Were the Vacuums Sold?
- What Is the Fire and Burn Hazard?
- What Should Consumers Do?
- Who May Be Affected?
- Who May Be Liable?
- Do I Qualify?
- What Evidence Should I Preserve?
- Do I Have a Rainbow Vacuum Lawsuit?
- Important Legal Actions or Recalls
- Potential Compensation
- Frequently Asked Questions
- References
Latest Rainbow SRX Recall and Lawsuit Developments
June 2020
- June 17, 2020 – Rexair recalled approximately 38,000 Rainbow SRX vacuums because the circuit board can spark, posing fire and burn hazards. The company had received two reports of affected vacuums catching fire, with no reported injuries, and announced a free repair remedy [1]
Which Rainbow Vacuums Were Recalled?
The recall applies only to Rainbow SRX water-based filtration vacuum cleaners with model number RHCS19 Type 120. The affected serial-number range is 22003399 through 22077889.
The model number and serial number appear on a label beneath the clear water basin. Consumers should check both identifiers because Rainbow products outside the listed model and serial-number range are not included in this recall.
The recalled vacuum is predominantly black with blue trim and rubber trim around its base. The “SRX” logo appears on the front-left and front-right panels, and the clear water basin is attached at the bottom.
Where and When Were the Vacuums Sold?
Independent authorized Rainbow distributors sold the recalled vacuums nationwide from June 2019 through June 2020. The vacuums cost approximately $3,200.
Rexair LLC, based in Troy, Michigan, manufactured the affected vacuums in the United States.
What Is the Fire and Burn Hazard?
The CPSC reported that the vacuum’s circuit board can spark, creating fire and burn hazards. The recall notice does not provide additional details about the precise component failure or ignition sequence.
Rexair received two reports of Rainbow SRX vacuums catching fire. No injuries were reported when the recall was announced.
A fire involving a vacuum could potentially expose nearby users to flames, heated surfaces, or smoke. Electrical injury should be considered separately and would require evidence that a person actually came into contact with electrical current.
What Should Consumers Do?
Consumers should immediately unplug and stop using a recalled Rainbow SRX vacuum. Rexair advises owners to contact an authorized Rainbow distributor to arrange a free repair.
The authorized distributor may be listed on the original sales receipt. Consumers can also use the Rainbow distributor locator and enter the vacuum’s serial number to locate a participating repair provider.
Consumers should not continue using an affected vacuum while waiting for the repair. Any sparking, smoke, unusual odor, overheating, or fire incident should be documented and reported to the appropriate safety authorities.
Who May Be Affected?
Owners and users of a Rainbow SRX vacuum within the recalled model and serial-number range may be affected. The recall is especially relevant to consumers whose vacuum sparked, smoked, overheated, or caught fire before receiving the repair.
An individual legal review may be appropriate when an incident caused a burn, medically documented smoke-related symptoms, damage to a home or personal property, or another measurable loss. Ownership of a recalled vacuum by itself does not establish a legal claim.
Who May Be Liable?
Depending on the facts and applicable state law, an investigation may consider the manufacturer and other entities involved in the vacuum’s sale or repair. Identifying a recalled product alone does not establish liability.
A potential claim would generally require evidence connecting a product defect to an actual fire, injury, or property loss. The adequacy of the recall remedy and any communications with a distributor would depend on the circumstances of the individual case.
Do I Qualify?
- Did you own or use a Rainbow SRX vacuum within the recalled model and serial-number range?
- Did the vacuum spark, smoke, overheat, or catch fire?
- Did the incident cause a burn, smoke-related symptoms, or documented property damage?
- Do you have the vacuum, photographs, purchase records, or repair communications?
What Evidence Should I Preserve?
Useful evidence may include photographs or video of the vacuum, model label, serial number, damage, smoke, soot, burned materials, and the area where the incident occurred. Consumers should also retain their sales receipt, financing documents, warranty materials, repair records, and communications with Rexair or an authorized distributor.
Medical records, fire-department reports, insurance claims, repair estimates, and receipts for damaged property may also be relevant. Do not operate or dismantle a vacuum that has sparked, smoked, overheated, or caught fire.
Do I Have a Rainbow Vacuum Lawsuit?
If you or a loved one was injured or suffered property damage involving a recalled Rainbow SRX vacuum, you may have legal options. Contact Schmidt & Clark for a free case review.
Important Legal Actions or Recalls
| Event | Year | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rainbow SRX vacuum recall | 2020 | CPSC consumer-product recall | Free repair remedy announced |
Potential Compensation
Potential compensation may include medical expenses, lost income, property-repair costs, replacement of damaged belongings, and pain and suffering. Available damages depend on the nature of the incident, supporting evidence, responsible parties, and applicable law.
The existence of a recall does not determine the value or outcome of a claim. Prior results do not guarantee a particular recovery.
Frequently Asked Questions
How can I tell whether my Rainbow vacuum was recalled?
Check for model number RHCS19 Type 120 and a serial number between 22003399 and 22077889. Both identifiers are located on a label beneath the clear water basin.
How many incidents were reported?
Rexair received two reports of Rainbow SRX vacuums catching fire. No injuries were reported when the recall was announced.
What is the recall remedy?
Consumers should unplug and stop using affected vacuums and contact an authorized Rainbow distributor for a free repair.
Does owning a recalled vacuum automatically create a lawsuit?
No. A potential claim generally requires evidence of an injury, fire, property damage, or another legally compensable loss connected to the vacuum.
References
- https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2020/Rexair-Recalls-to-Repair-Rainbow-SRX-Vacuums-Due-to-Fire-and-Burn-Hazards