Black & Decker V9610 DustBuster 9.6-Volt Cordless Handheld Vacuum

by Black & Decker

Product Features

• 9.6-volt cordless vacuum tackles tough cleaning jobs
• Crevice tool and upholstery cleaning brush store on board
• Double action filter keeps hands away from dirt
• Large capacity 13-1/2-ounce dirt bowl
• Charges in wall-mountable base for grab-and-go convenience

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 19 x 6.9 x 5.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B0000SVSPI
• Item model number: V9610
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #719,081 in Home & Kitchen (See Top 100 in Home & Kitchen)

Product Description

Amazon.com Review

Twice as powerful as DustBuster’s 4.8-volt vacuum, this 9.6-volt cordless model runs as long as ten minutes on one charge and picks up more dirt in tackling tough cleaning jobs. Two settings let you choose between long-running time and extra power for big messes. Two accessories are included: a four-inch crevice tool and a firm upholstery brush, great for picking up pet hair, both of which handily store on board. Screws are included for mounting the base on a wall for recharging and grab-and-go convenience. The hand vacuum needs to be fully charged overnight before its first use; afterwards it’s always ready to use when stored in the charging base. DustBuster’s double action filter system sends large particles into the generous 13-1/2-ounce capacity dirt bowl, and traps fine particles in the pleated filter. The dirt bowl is easily snapped off and shaken clean, and the filter can be washed and reused, a good money-saving feature. The vacuum measures 17 by 5 by 5-1/2 inches, and is covered by a two-year warranty against defects. --Ann Bieri

Product Description

Black & Decker introduces the world¿s most powerful cordless hand vac with the 9.6-volt DustBuster cordless hand vac. The 9.6-volt DustBuster is 100 percent more powerful than the standard 4.8 volt DustBuster, delivering more vacuuming power and longer run time. The 9.6-volt DustBuster features a complete set of 4 accessories (flexible crevice tool, crevice tool, soft dusting brush, and upholstery brush) that store on-board and in a convenient carrying caddy. Originally introduced almost 25 years ago, DustBusters quickly became a household icon and revolutionized home cleaning with ¿grab-and-go¿ vacuuming convenience. DustBusters feature the Double Action Filter System where your hands don¿t touch the dirt. The filter deflects dirt and debris off a primary hard filter into the dirt bowl and captures fine dust in a secondary pleated filter.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

53 of 53 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Dust bunny destroyer!!, January 14, 2004

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C. A. Clark "chacharu" (Denver, CO USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Black & Decker V9610 DustBuster 9.6-Volt Cordless Handheld Vacuum (Kitchen)

First of all, for me to be enthusiastic enough about a vacuum to bother with a review speaks volumes.

I got a dust buster about 10 years ago and it did minimally well for a few things, but was mostly disappointing. Actually I didn't use it much because it's usefulness was so limited. Periodically I used it to clean the massive cob webs in the basement ceiling and it shined there. So when that one died, even after reading positive reviews of the newer ones, I was skeptical. And, I'm happy to say I was wrong.

I've got hardwood floors and linoleum in the kitchen and bath. Dust bunnies reproduce like, well, bunnies. I could never keep up with them all. And I have 2 Cavalier King Charles Spaniels that shed super-fine hair. Combine the two things and YOWWIE! Dust-ball-city, baybee--especially if company is coming.

But this new dust buster with the 9.6 volt power really sucks! And I mean that in a good way. It's actually "fun" to suck those annoying balls of dust and dirt out of corners and wherever they hide. It easily picks up dirt and dry lawn stuff the dogs constantly drag in from outside too. I start in the kitchen and then end up going all over the house looking for more.

Let me just add that I am NOT one of those women who treat housekeeping as a hobby. It's one of my favorite things to procrastinate over. So when I say a vacuum is fun, it's bizarre! But this is one of the best and most useful purchases that I've made recently, and my house is cleaner for it. It's a handy product.

44 of 44 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars better than the older models, January 2, 2004

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This review is from: Black & Decker V9610 DustBuster 9.6-Volt Cordless Handheld Vacuum (Kitchen)

Black&Decker had made some cheapy models of dustbusters thru the years. I have owned several, and the batteries eventually refuse to hold charges for very long, or the internal connections fail.
The 9610 seems, so far, to buck that trend.
I have used the 9610 for 14 consecutive minutes on high setting. I have done this twice, and it still lasted the full 15 minutes on high. It should run longer on the lower power setting.
random comments on this unit:
- The attachments (when not in use) snap into the bottom of the vacuum, but a vigorous shake of the vacuum will dislodge them. Well, they have fallen out several times for me, because there are times when you do shake the vacuum for whatever reason.
- The power of this vacuum is excellent. My older, lower voltage dustbusters had very little sucking power. This one is a real sucker. Basically, if it will fit thru the front hole, it's gone. (Except for maybe heavy steel items)
- The plastic finish does scratch fairly easily, so if you want a showpiece device, this isn't it.
- The filter is a two stage. You only need to clean the outer filter every time, and the inner filter when it gets really dirty. I like that.
- The price/performance issue. You can pay $20 for a low end dustbuster, or pay $34 (walmart) for this one. Is it worth it? Well, if the $14 difference is significant for you, maybe not. But if the cost is not prohibitive for you, by all means get this model instead.
I would not recommend other dustbuster models, but I would recommend this one.

24 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars One of those things a pet owner has to have, December 30, 2003

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Joanna Daneman (Middletown, DE USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Black & Decker V9610 DustBuster 9.6-Volt Cordless Handheld Vacuum (Kitchen)

We have a messy set of cats; one tosses his food (and hides it in his fur--what's up with that? A snack for later?) and both of them leave clumps of fur on the chairs. It's a pain to haul out the floor vac and set up the hose, so we just grab a dustbuster instead. The charge keeps going for quite a while, and it's easy to dump out the bag. Also easy to retrieve the cash and small object that get vacuumed up behind the cushions, as the bag is like a cup. I don't see how a pet owner can be without one of these.