Generally good
1 CPSC recall in the last 36 months.
Oreck, founded in 1963 and owned by Techtronic Industries, makes upright vacuums that Amazon owners rate highly. The CPSC lists 2 recalls, 1 in the last three years: Oreck Discover upright vacuums over an electrical shock hazard.
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What owners say about Oreck
Orecks are lightweight carpet vacuums. Simple design that has powerful suction when working, but cheaply built!
The Oreck XL is a durable and lightweight vacuum and you can use it for commercial cleaning but it has serious weaknesses. The Oreck XL has no ...
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In May 2021 I paid $299 for an Oreck POD cordless vacuum directly from Oreck.com. What followed is a four-year case study in how a company can systematically fail a customer at every single turn. Day one: already bad. I contacted Oreck the same day I purchased the POD - not to complain, but to add to my order. They took four days to respond. By then it was too late. My first email to them ended…
Oreck recalls
- 2023
- 2023-12-07Oreck Discover Upright Vacuums. The vacuum's electric cord plug prong can detach and remain in an electrical outlet when the vacuum is unplugged. CPSC notice
- 2001
- 2001-09-07Adapter/Power Supply/Charger/Battery. The charger can overheat and melt, presenting a burn or electric shock hazard to consumers. CPSC notice
Product-related lawsuits
No product liability or consumer fraud cases naming Oreck found in federal court records.
What to buy from Oreck
Best-rated Oreck products
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Check price on AmazonOreck product lines on Amazon
| Product line | Products | Owner ratings |
|---|---|---|
| Janitorial & Sanitation Supplies | 8 | Well rated |
| Vacuums & Floor Care | 12 | Highly rated |
Oreck customer service and warranty
We have not verified Oreck's warranty and support contacts yet.
Who makes Oreck
- Owner
- Techtronic Industries source
- Country
- United States source
- Founded
- 1963 source
- Trademark (USPTO)
- Oreck Holdings, LLC (DELAWARE, USA); first registered 1987 source
- Made in (recalled products)
- China (1 of 1 recalls)
FAQ
Is Oreck a good brand?
Generally good. 1 CPSC recall in the last 36 months. Owner satisfaction on Amazon: High.
How many recalls has Oreck had in the last 3 years?
1 recall in the last 36 months, according to the CPSC.
Who owns Oreck?
Techtronic Industries.
Who owns the Oreck trademark?
USPTO lists Oreck Holdings, LLC (DELAWARE, USA) as the owner of the Oreck trademark, first registered 1987.
When was Oreck founded?
1963.
Where is Oreck from?
Oreck is a company from United States.
Where are Oreck products made?
Recalled Oreck products listed by the CPSC were made in China (1 of 1 recalls).
Has Oreck had product recalls?
Yes. The CPSC lists 2 recalls for Oreck. The most recent, on 2023-12-07: Oreck Discover Upright Vacuums Recalled by TTI Floor Care Due to Electrical Shock Hazard.