Rowenta has recalled about 3,660 cordless vacuum cleaners in the U.S. because the lithium-ion battery in certain models can overheat and ignite, creating a risk of serious injury from fire and burn hazards. The recall was announced July 2, 2026, by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
The recall involves Rowenta cordless vacuums sold in red, black, and silver with a removable lithium-ion battery housed in the handle. Affected models include the Rowenta X-Force Flex 14.60 Animal, model RH99A2U1, and the Rowenta X-Force Flex 15.60 Animal, model RH99F2U1. The recalled battery is the Versatile X-Force lithium-ion battery, model ZR0097U2, with a date code beginning with either 23 or 24. According to the CPSC notice, the affected batteries were manufactured before December 2024.
For cordless vacuum owners, this is the kind of recall worth checking carefully. Lithium-ion batteries are common in modern cordless vacuums, and most operate safely, but overheating battery issues can become serious quickly. In this case, Rowenta and the CPSC are telling consumers to stop using the affected vacuum immediately if it contains the recalled battery.
What Products Are Included?
The recall applies to cordless vacuum cleaners using the recalled Rowenta Versatile X-Force lithium-ion battery. The affected vacuum models are:
- Rowenta X-Force Flex 14.60 Animal — model RH99A2U1
- Rowenta X-Force Flex 15.60 Animal — model RH99F2U1
The recalled battery model is ZR0097U2. The CPSC says affected batteries have a date code that starts with either 23 or 24. These batteries were sold both separately and with the vacuum cleaners.
The vacuums were sold at Williams Sonoma, Crate & Barrel, Rowenta.com, Shopify.com, Amazon.com, and Walmart.com from July 2023 through January 2026.
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Reported Incidents
According to the CPSC recall notice, Rowenta has received two U.S. reports of the lithium-ion battery overheating or not charging, along with 65 additional reports globally. No injuries have been reported.
What Consumers Should Do
Rowenta and the CPSC say consumers should stop using the vacuum immediately and remove the recalled battery from the handle. Consumers are being directed to Rowenta’s recall registration page, where they will be asked to provide a photograph of the battery model number and date code. After verification, Rowenta says it will provide a free replacement lithium-ion battery.
Readers should follow the official disposal and replacement instructions provided by Rowenta and the CPSC. The CPSC notice includes specific guidance on what not to do with the recalled battery and how to check with local hazardous-waste authorities. You can read the full recall notice here: Rowenta Recalls Cordless Vacuum Cleaners Due to Risk of Serious Injury from Fire and Burn Hazards.
Vacuum Wars’ Take
Cordless vacuums have made major gains in convenience and performance, but their batteries remain one of the most important components to monitor. A battery-related recall does not automatically mean every cordless vacuum is unsafe, but it does mean owners should take the model and date-code check seriously.
If you own one of the affected Rowenta X-Force Flex models, the safest next step is to stop using it and follow Rowenta’s official recall process. This is especially important if the vacuum has had charging problems, unusual heat, or other battery-related behavior.
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