Rowenta Vacuum Lawsuit Update: Cordless Vacuum Fire Hazard Recall and Legal Options

Rowenta recalled about 3,660 X-Force Flex cordless vacuums in the United States. The lithium-ion battery can overheat and ignite, which poses a fire and burn hazard. Health Canada posted its own recall in July 2026. The recall covers the X-Force Flex 14.60 Animal and 15.60 Animal models and the Versatile X-Force battery. No injuries have been reported. Owners should stop using the vacuum and request a free replacement battery from Rowenta. This is a recall only. No lawsuit, class action or MDL over the recalled Rowenta vacuums has been filed, as of October 9, 2026.

Latest Rowenta Vacuum Lawsuit Updates

July 8, 2026: Health Canada Posts Rowenta Recall

Health Canada posted recall RA-82288 for Rowenta cordless vacuum cleaners [1]. The notice covers 550 units sold in Canada from December 2023 to June 2026. The notice says the battery can overheat and ignite. As of July 2, 2026, the company had no reports of incidents or injuries in Canada.

July 2, 2026: CPSC Announces Rowenta Vacuum Recall

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced a recall of about 3,660 Rowenta X-Force Flex vacuums sold in the U.S., as the CPSC announcement states [2]. Consumers were urged to stop using the affected models. Rowenta offers a free replacement battery to owners who register the recalled product.

Who May Be Affected?

Owners of a Rowenta X-Force Flex 14.60 Animal (RH99A2U1) or 15.60 Animal (RH99F2U1) vacuum may be affected. So may owners of a Versatile X-Force battery, model ZR0097U2, with a date code beginning with 23 or 24. The battery was sold on its own or with the vacuum. The vacuums sold from July 2023 through January 2026 for between $250 and $550. Sellers included Williams Sonoma, Crate & Barrel, Rowenta.com, Shopify.com, Amazon.com and Walmart.com. Whether you have a claim depends on an individual legal review of what happened to you.

Reported Injuries or Damages

No injuries have been reported. Rowenta has received two reports in the United States of recalled batteries that overheated or failed to charge. It has also received 65 reports worldwide. These are company reports to regulators. They are not court claims or medical findings. The recall warns of a risk of serious injury from fire and burns. The EPA warns about lithium-ion batteries in general [3]. It says even used batteries can hold enough energy to hurt people or start fires.

Recall and Regulatory Background

The U.S. recall and Health Canada recall RA-82288 cover the same cordless vacuum batteries. A recall does not prove liability. The remedy is a free replacement battery. Owners remove the battery from the handle, then register on the Rowenta website for the replacement. Do not put the battery in the trash or any recycling bin. Call your household hazardous waste office before drop-off, as KY3 reported [4]. Canadian owners can call Rowenta Canada at 1-800-418-3325, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET.

Evidence to Preserve

Keep these items if a recalled Rowenta battery or vacuum hurt you or damaged your home:

• The recalled battery or vacuum. Do not throw it out.
• The battery model number and date code.
• The model number of the vacuum.
• Your receipt or order email.
• Photos of any damage or burns.
• Proof that you signed up for the recall.
• Medical records and bills for fixing the damage.
• Messages with Rowenta or the store.

Filing Deadlines

State law sets the time limit for a claim over a burn or damage from a vacuum battery, and it depends on your state and the date of the harm. A late filing can end a claim, even one with strong proof. If a Rowenta battery hurt you or damaged your property, talk to a lawyer soon.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Rowenta Cordless Vacuum Recall Real?

The Rowenta cordless vacuum recall is real. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced it, and Health Canada listed it as recall RA-82288. Both notices describe the same fire and burn hazard.

Were Rowenta Vacuums Recalled in Canada?

Rowenta vacuums were recalled in Canada. Groupe SEB Canada, doing business as Rowenta Canada, sold the 550 recalled units there, and Health Canada posted the recall on July 8, 2026.

What Does the Research Say About Lithium-Ion Battery Fires?

Research on lithium-ion battery fires from the EPA says a battery in the trash or city recycling may be crushed in transport or by sorting machines, which creates a fire hazard.

Is There a Rowenta Vacuum Lawsuit?

There is no Rowenta vacuum lawsuit as of October 9, 2026. The matter is a recall only, with no class action or MDL. A recall does not by itself establish liability, so any claim depends on individual facts.

References

1. https://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/rowenta-cordless-vacuum-cleaners-recalled-due-fire-and-burn-hazards
2. https://local12.com/news/nation-world/rowenta-cordless-vacuums-recall-recalls-recalled-after-lithium-ion-batteries-pose-fire-risk-consumers-urged-to-stop-using-affected-models-and-request-free-replacement-batteries-immediately-cincinnati-consumer-alerts-warning
3. https://www.epa.gov/recycle/used-lithium-ion-batteries
4. https://www.ky3.com/2026/07/06/your-side-cordless-vacuums-recalled-due-battery-overheating-causing-fire-hazard/