by Black & Decker
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| Sales Rank: | 15447 (lower is better) |
| Price Used: | $47.30 |
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| Label: | Black & Decker |
| UPC: | 028877474083 |
| Binding: | Kitchen |
| Published By: | Black & Decker |
| ASIN: | B00020BP0M |
| Category: | Kitchen |
Black and Decker CHV9600 9.6-Volt Cyclonic DustBuster Features
- Cyclonic Action maximizes filtration efficiency
- 9.6 volts, one-step easy empty
- Sleek design and neutral color
- Includes crevice tool, upholstery brush
- Measures 15-1/2 inches long,; one-year warranty
Editorial Reviews and Product Descriptions
Product Description
Do you want the ultimate in power and the convenience of cordless? Black and Decker is the first to bring Cyclonic Action to a Cordless Hand Held Vacuum! If you notice that your hand vac doesn't seem to pick up as much as it used to or it doesn't have as much power as you think it should, it's probably a clogged filter. With the new Cyclonic Action DustBuster, dirt and debris is circulated in the bowl and around the filter, allowing air to pass through the machine with no reduction in suction power. With the filtration system running so efficiently, the DustBuster has more power and more run time than any other cordless hand held vacuum in the marketplace. With the translucent bowl, you can actually see the dirt moving around the filter and you can tell when it's time to empty the collection bin.
Amazon.com Review
Powerful suction and cordless mobility come together in the Black & Decker cyclonic DustBuster. An impressive 9.6 volts, the compact little vacuum makes quick work of dry spills around the house or cleanup in the car or woodshop. Like other DustBuster models, this one collects debris in a bagless pop-off container. In addition, it uses cyclonic suction to minimize clogging in the filter, in turn maximizing power and increasing run time. Easily controlled with one hand, the vacuum manages well and is relatively light for its power. A single sliding switch turns it on and off and a simple push button releases the dirt cup for emptying. Cleverly stored onboard, a crevice tool and a brush attachment help you target narrow spaces and upholstery. A charging base is also included and can be mounted to the wall for tidy storage and ongoing re-juicing. On a full charge, the machine runs up to 11 minutes at a stretch. Measuring approximately 15-1/2 inches long, it carries a full two-year warranty from Black & Decker. --Emily Bedard
Customer Reviews
Planned obsolescence - better to go back to a dustpan and cloth - Reviewed on 2009-05-24
This is the high-end DustBuster, but neither its lifespan nor its effectiveness would justify the energy it uses unless you have a disability, such as a sprained wrist or elbow, that would prevent you from using a dustpan. In its favor, I will say that fully charged, this mini-vac has all the power that a regular Dustbuster ought to have but doesn't. The problem is that it does not remain fully charged very long. After you've owned it for several months, recharging it in its cradle no longer works very well anymore. Yes, it wil still run well for about the first 20 seconds of use, but the power begins dwindling down at that point and after about two minutes it is gasping to stay alive. Back to the recharger it goes. And this situation occurs even though I keep all the filters and lint traps totally clean. This DustBuster -- and all the others as well -- lacks a soft chamois-type fuzzy attachment for wide wooden blinds and a dial to determine how much suction you would like to use. It lacks a stick-on 10-inch arm with a downspout, so, cleaning dust off books in your shelves is impossible. With no power dial, cleaning lint off decorative drapes is out. The DustBuster sucks the fabric up against the air intake, and prevents you from using it further. But its biggest fault is its battery. This is the second of its kind that I have bought. NOT BECAUSE I LIKE THE PRODUCT, but because once you mount the base onto the wall of your service porch, if you have wallpaper there, as I do, and you buy a unit in another style, you still have the footprint of the old unit on the wall along with all the ugly holes drilled through the wallpaper. You're supposed to be able to recharge the battery and leave the unit resting in the cradle. That works for about six months. (On the regular DustBusters it worked for about six weeks.) Then, you need a whole new unit. Why? BECAUSE YOU CANNOT GET REPLACEMENT BATTERIES FOR IT!!! OR FOR THE OTHER UNITS EITHER! YOU HAVE TO BUY THE WHOLE M-Fing UNIT ALL OVER AGAIN. And you'd better get one exactly the same or you've ruined your wall. Heaven forbid if the manufacturers change the footprint, and that could easily happen. Why mount it at all? Because if you live in a small house, or city apartment, then your shelf space is at a premium and you do not want to have a zillion cords dangling all over everything. Maybe the best thing is to go back to using a dust pan and a handbroom, or a dustcloth. Gee. What a concept. Powered by human energy. Amazing. I wasn't sure that was a viable option anymore.
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