Vacuum cleaner sold nationwide recalled over fears it could burst into flames

Shoppers who bought the vacuum are urged to return it over fears the appliance could spontaneously burst into flames

An urgent recall has been issued for Aldi's Easy Home – Multicyclonic Vacuum Cleaner over safety fears.

A vacuum cleaner sold at Aldi stores across the country has been urgently recalled over fears they could catch on fire.

The Easy Home Multicyclonic Vacuum Cleaner was sold at Aldi in the ACT, New South Wales, Queensland, Victoria, South Australia and Western Australia from February 5 to March 3 2020 and September 5 to December 9.

According to the recall notice, the vacuum’s motor “may overheat when the dust filter is blocked, which can result in a fire.”

Shoppers who purchased the appliance should return the item to their nearest Aldi store.

Product Safety Australia said in a statement said consumers should return the product to any Aldi store for a full refund.

“If a fire occurs, there is a risk of damage to property, serious injury to the user and other household occupants,” the statement read.

The vacuum cleaners were sold at stores across the country, with the defective stock identified by this label.

The defective stock can be identified by BVC-KPA24 / 700175 or VCK24 / 702119 printed on the rating label located on the underside of the appliance.