Updated 2026-11-01

Is Dirt Devil a good brand?

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Generally good

No CPSC recalls in the last 36 months.

Dirt Devil makes vacuums and is owned by Techtronic Industries. The CPSC lists 4 recalls naming the brand, none in the last three years; most recalled products were made in China. Amazon ratings are good but short of our top band.

Recall counts are not adjusted for sales volume. How the verdict works

Recalls in 3 years

0

Safety record: Clean. Source: CPSC.

Owner satisfaction

Medium

From ratings of 20 most-rated products on Amazon.

Trustpilot

Too few reviews

19 reviews, not enough to rate. See on Trustpilot

Search interest

Stable

Monthly Google searches for “dirt devil” in the US, Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. Source: Google Ads.

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Dirt Devil Scorpion Plus Handheld Vacuum, Powerful Suction, Lightweight | Includes Pivoting Stair and Upholstery Tool, Hose and Dusting Brus

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Dirt Devil Multi-Surface+ Upright Bagless Vacuum Cleaner Machine for Carpet and Hard Floor, UD76200V + 32 oz Pet Carpet Powder, Room Refresh

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Dirt Devil Multi-Surface+ Upright Bagless Vacuum Cleaner Machine for Carpet and Hard Floor, UD76200V + 32 oz Carpet Powder, Room Refresher,

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What owners say about Dirt Devil

Verbatim quotes. Trustpilot quotes are the newest positive and negative reviews; they rate the brand's own store and service.

It's a Dirt Devil Versa cordless vacuum cleaner and it was working great until I cleaned the filter. Now the dirt gets all the way up to the ...
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Most reliable vacuum brands. Dirt Devil Versa Cordless, the Versa will more than likely suck it up, spin it around in the head thingy and spit ...
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Hand held vac has a powered brush, good for removing dirt, cat hair from carpet on stairs where using a regular vacuum cleaner would be difficult. For this use I have no negatives to report.
4 of 5 stars, Trustpilot review, 2026-08-11
Bought the canister upright last year and belt broke this year. The replacement belt from dirt devil doesn’t fit on the vacuum so after asking me to send multiple videos proving it’s not working and cutting the cord so they can send me a replacement, they sent me a cheaper version of the one I had!! They didn’t not tell me they were sending me the cheaper version, offer me the difference, or a…
2 of 5 stars, Trustpilot review, 2026-07-28
Do not buy this vacuum cleaner. I think this product was produced as a joke. It is not worth the waste of money, resources or time. Who builds a vacuum cleaner that isn't easy to empty or clean out? The roller gets choked with hair etc after about a minute of use. I wouldn't even buy it to use in my car. Save your money and get a Dyson. You can seriously vacuum about a 1sq metre area before it's…
2 of 5 stars, Trustpilot review, 2026-04-04

Dirt Devil recalls

  1. 2016
  2. 2016-02-02Vacuum Cleaners. The vacuum's electric cord plug prong can detach and remain in the electrical outlet when the vacuum is unplugged. Incidents: The firm has received 14 reports of a detached prong that remained in an electrical outlet. Units: About 149,000 in the United States (in addition, about 9,700 in Canada). Remedy: Replace. CPSC notice
  3. 2015
  4. 2015-03-04Vacuum Cleaners. The interior fan of the Turbo Tool accessory can break and eject from the tool housing, posing a laceration hazard to the user or bystanders. Incidents: Royal Appliance received six reports of the Turbo Tool accessory breaking. About 22,000 in the United States and about 2,500 in Canada units. Remedy: Replace. CPSC notice
Show 2 earlier recalls (2005-2008)
  1. 2008
  2. 2008-07-23Vacuum Cleaners/Sweepers. Plastic pieces inside the vacuum tool can break apart and be ejected, posing a laceration hazard to consumers. Incidents: TTI Floor Care has received 140 reports of incidents involving the recalled vacuum tool, including 12 reports of injuries. About 987,000 units. CPSC notice
  3. 2005
  4. 2005-01-04Vacuum Cleaners/Sweepers. The vacuum's rotor can lock and overheat during use, causing a smoke and fire hazard. Incidents: None reported. About 20,000 units. CPSC notice

Marked items are within the last 36 months and count in the verdict.

Product-related lawsuits

No product liability or consumer fraud cases naming Dirt Devil found in federal court records.

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Dirt Devil customer service and warranty

Phone
1-800-321-1134
Support page
Official support source

Who makes Dirt Devil

Company
Dirt Devil source
Owner
Techtronic Industries source
Country
United States source
Founded
1905 source
Headquarters
Glenwillow source
Trademark (USPTO)
Techtronic Cordless GP (NEVADA, USA); first registered 2003 source
Made in (recalled products)
China 3, Hong Kong 1 (of 4 recalls listing a country)
Same company as
Oreck (shared owner: Techtronic Industries)

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FAQ

Is Dirt Devil a good brand?

Generally good. No CPSC recalls in the last 36 months. Owner satisfaction on Amazon: Medium.

How many recalls has Dirt Devil had in the last 3 years?

0 recalls in the last 36 months, according to the CPSC.

Who owns Dirt Devil?

Dirt Devil is owned by Techtronic Industries. USPTO lists Techtronic Cordless GP (Nevada, USA) as the owner of the Dirt Devil trademark.

Who makes Dirt Devil?

The Dirt Devil brand belongs to Techtronic Industries. CPSC recall records show Dirt Devil products made in China 3, Hong Kong 1 (of 4 recalls listing a country).

Where is Dirt Devil from?

Dirt Devil is a company from United States, headquartered in Glenwillow.

Where is Dirt Devil based?

Glenwillow.

When was Dirt Devil founded?

1905.

Where are Dirt Devil products made?

Recalled Dirt Devil products listed by the CPSC were made in China 3, Hong Kong 1 (of 4 recalls listing a country).

Has Dirt Devil had product recalls?

Yes. The CPSC lists 4 recalls for Dirt Devil. The most recent, on 2016-02-02: Royal Appliance Recalls Dirt Devil Pet Vacuums Due to Electrical Shock Hazard.

What is the Dirt Devil customer service number?

1-800-321-1134.

Are Dirt Devil and Oreck the same company?

Yes. Both Dirt Devil and Oreck are owned by Techtronic Industries.

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How the verdict works

One formula for every brand, built from public records. We do not test products.

Owner satisfaction

Ratings of the brand's most-rated products on Amazon. High: weighted average of at least 4.5 and no more than 10% of products below 4.0. Medium: at least 4.2 and no more than 30%. Low: everything else.

Safety record

CPSC recalls in the last 36 months: none is Clean, one or two is Some, three or more is Frequent. Counts are not adjusted for sales volume.

Owners / SafetyCleanSomeFrequent
HighReliableGenerally goodMixed
MediumGenerally goodMixedUse caution
LowMixedUse cautionUse caution

Dirt Devil: owner satisfaction Medium + safety record Clean = Generally good

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