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4 reports to CPSC, the latest made Jan 19, 2014. A report isn’t a recall.

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From SaferProducts.gov, released Oct 25, 2026.

  • 4reports to CPSC
  • Jan 19, 2014the latest report was made
  • Jun 19, 2011the earliest
  • 4with the company’s comments
Brand
Kirby
Maker
The Kirby CompanyMakers, importers or sellers, as the reports name them
Product
Vacuum cleanersCPSC’s product type: Vacuum Cleaners (code 115), in Home Maintenance and Structures: Home Cleaning Appliances & Equipment
Other ways the reports write the brand (1)

“Kirby vacuum cleaner G6 2000 limited edition”

By month

2 reports from February 2013 to January 2014; the most in January 2014, 1. 2 earlier reports, since June 2011, are in the table.
The numbers, as a table
Reports to CPSC by the month each was made, newest first
MonthReports
January 20141
May 20131
August 20111
June 20111

How badly anyone was hurt

  • First aid 2 CPSC: Injury, First Aid Received by Non-Medical Professional
  • No one hurt 2 CPSC: Incident, No Injury

As each report says it, in short words; CPSC’s own words are under each.

The reports, as CPSC published them

Reports people made to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. CPSC publishes each one after sending it to the company named, and doesn’t guarantee they’re accurate. A report isn’t a recall.

Each report is the words of the person who made it, as CPSC published them. The company’s comments, where CPSC published any, are set apart as the company’s own.

Source:

CPSC, SaferProducts.gov public database export. Released Oct 25, 2026. Updated daily.

  1. First aid

    Made Jan 19, 2014, sent to the company Jan 28, 2014, published by CPSC Feb 12, 2014

    The product, in the report: Kirby Sentra 2 vacuum cleaner.

    I purchased a Kirby vacuum from a salesman on the evening of January 11, 2014. I vacuumed my house the next day and the metal head floor attachment got so hot that it burnt my daughters leg when she sat by it after 10 minuets of the device being turned off and unplugged

    Model
    sentra 2
    Serial number
    8130205285
    Bought from
    NWDC
    Bought
    Jan 11, 2014
    Where
    Eagle Point, Oregon: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 3, Female
    The reporter’s relation to them
    My Child
    As this report names them
    Brand Kirby, made or sold by The Kirby Company
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Injury, First Aid Received by Non-Medical Professional
  2. No one hurt

    Made May 17, 2013, sent to the company May 28, 2013, published by CPSC Jun 11, 2013

    The product, in the report: Kirby Model G4 vacuum cleaner

    I was vacuuming with my Kirby G4 vacuum when the power fluctuated a second later a heard sparks and the vacuum power cord caught on fire. I turned the vacuum off, blew out the fire and ran to unplug it. I came back to look for fires, and luckily non were discovered. I looked at the cord and damage to the unit. Where the cord was manufactured to hook onto the handle of the vacuum in a plastic swivel connection, the cord was burned in half with back powder coming out.

    I called Kirby and they offered no concern about the fire hazard in their power cords. I was told that I could replace the cord for $31 from them or take it to the local distributor 30miles away. I said that I was told that I have a lifetime warranty. I was told that they offer lifetime rebuilding warranties. They checked my record via SN, then said it would cost over $260 to rebuild it not including shipping to the southern states.

    I’m outraged, not just because of the inherent risk of the manufacturing of their vacuum cord, but for obvious disregard to safety with their G4 power cord specifically modified for hooking into a swivel that over the years causes the power cord to break or fray, spark and catch on fire. Even if I purchased a replacement cord, it would only take so long for the same thing to happen again.

    Kirby needs to recall this power cord on all units sold and replace it with a proven safe power cord for free to its consumers.

    Model
    G4D
    Serial number
    8950303777
    Where
    Seattle, United States: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 41, Female
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Kirby, made or sold by The Kirby Company
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  3. First aid

    Made Aug 8, 2011, published by CPSC Aug 30, 2011

    The product, in the report: G4 vacuum cleaner

    I plugged in the vacuum and was vacuuming with my Kirby G4 as usual when I noticed the power was wavering. I went to the outlet and grabbed the plug. The moment I came into contact with/pulled the plug, sparks flew and I was severely burned. I immediately ran into the kitchen and ran cold water over the burn. My husband explained that the cord leading to the plug only had two wires and that they had crossed. The burn injury is confined to a one inch area at the base of my index and middle fingers. If this happened to me, I figure it has all ready or will happen to someone else. To protect fellow consumers, I am filing this complaint.

    Model
    G4
    Serial number
    8950823942
    Bought from
    Magic Valley Kirby
    Bought
    Sep 25, 1995
    Where
    Spring Creek, Nevada: Mobile/Manufactured Home
    Who was involved
    Female
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand kirby, made or sold by The Kirby Company
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Injury, First Aid Received by Non-Medical Professional
  4. No one hurt

    Made Jun 19, 2011, published by CPSC Jul 11, 2011

    The product, in the report: Kirby vacuum G6 2000 limited edition

    I have Kirby vacuum cleaner and it started on fire on the power cord.

    Model
    G6D
    Bought from
    sales man, Michigan
    Bought
    Jun 15, 2000, about then
    Where
    L’Anse, Michigan: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 32, Female
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Kirby vacuum cleaner G6 2000 limited edition, made or sold by The Kirby Company
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury

CPSC’s disclaimer

Disclaimer: CPSC does not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or adequacy of the contents of the Publicly Available Consumer Product Safety Information Database on SaferProducts.gov, particularly with respect to information submitted by people outside of CPSC.

Source:

Word for word, from the disclaimer in CPSC’s export.

Sources

Sources

  • U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, SaferProducts.gov public database export.

    Released Oct 25, 2026 and checked Oct 25, 2026. Updated daily. Public domain (U.S. Government work). CPSC asks to be credited, and that no endorsement be implied.

Source:

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