The battery in two popular Rowenta cordless stick vacuums — sold at Amazon, Walmart, Williams Sonoma, and Crate & Barrel — has overheated or caught fire about 65 times worldwide. The fix is a free replacement battery.
What Was Recalled?
Rowenta recalled its X-Force Flex 14.60 Animal (model RH99A2U1) and X-Force Flex 15.60 Animal (model RH99F2U1) cordless stick vacuums in a recall announced with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission in early July 2026. The problem is the lithium-ion battery — model ZR0097U2 with date codes beginning 23 or 24 — which can overheat and ignite. There have been 2 reports in the United States and roughly 65 worldwide of the batteries overheating or catching fire.The vacuums were sold at Williams Sonoma, Crate & Barrel, Amazon, Walmart, and other retailers from July 2023 through January 2026 for about $250 to $550. Only the battery is being replaced — the vacuum itself is not defective.
What Should You Do?
Check your vacuum's model number (on the body) and the battery's model and date code. If you have an affected unit, remove the battery, stop using and charging it, and register on Rowenta's official recall page for the free replacement. Store the recalled battery away from flammable materials until you receive disposal instructions — lithium-ion batteries should never go in household trash or standard recycling.Frequently Asked Questions
Which Rowenta vacuums are recalled?
Rowenta X-Force Flex 14.60 Animal (model RH99A2U1) and X-Force Flex 15.60 Animal (model RH99F2U1) cordless stick vacuums with lithium-ion battery model ZR0097U2 bearing date codes beginning 23 or 24. They were sold at Williams Sonoma, Crate & Barrel, Amazon, Walmart, and other retailers from July 2023 through January 2026 for about $250 to $550.
Why were Rowenta X-Force Flex vacuums recalled?
The lithium-ion battery can overheat and ignite, posing a fire hazard. There have been 2 reports in the United States and about 65 worldwide of batteries overheating or catching fire. Remove the battery and stop using it immediately.
How do I get my free Rowenta replacement battery?
Remove the battery from the vacuum and stop charging it, then register on Rowenta's official recall page with your model and battery information per the site's instructions. Rowenta sends a free replacement battery. No receipt is required.
Can I keep using the vacuum with the recalled battery?
No. Remove the recalled battery and stop using and charging it until the replacement arrives. The vacuum itself is not defective — only the battery is being replaced.
Sources
• CPSC — Rowenta recalls cordless vacuum cleaners due to fire hazard (July 2026)• Rowenta — Official recall registration page
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