Levoit vs Shark: which brand is more reliable?

Levoit (Reliable) comes out ahead of Shark (Generally good) by our formula. The comparison uses CPSC recalls, Amazon owner ratings, court records and company records.

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LevoitShark
VerdictReliableGenerally good
CPSC recalls, last 3 years00
CPSC recalls, all years01
Most recent recallNone on record2015-04-22: Shark Vacuum Cleaners Recalled by Euro-Pro Due to Shock Hazard
Owner satisfaction (Amazon)HighMedium
Product lawsuits on recordNone foundNone found
Company behind the brandVESYNC (trademark owner)SharkNinja (no parent company on record)
Trademark owner (USPTO)VESYNC (Singapore)SharkNinja Operating LLC (Delaware, USA)
Made in (recalled products)No recall recordsChina 1 (of 1 recalls listing a country)
Customer service1-855-686-3835Official support page

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

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FAQ

Is Levoit better than Shark?

Levoit (Reliable) comes out ahead of Shark (Generally good) by our formula.

Which has more recalls, Levoit or Shark?

In the last 3 years the CPSC lists 0 for Levoit and 0 for Shark; across all years, 0 and 1.

Are Levoit and Shark the same company?

No shared owner on record: Levoit trademark owner VESYNC (Singapore), Shark trademark owner SharkNinja Operating LLC (Delaware, USA).

Facts checked 2026-10-16.

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

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