No need to panic buy powerful vacuum cleaners, retailers tell worried shoppers

#Energy Sales up on models rated above 1,600 watts before they are banned by EU, though low power versions equally effective

Consumers have been warned against panic buying in a rush to stock up on powerful vacuum cleaners before they are outlawed next week by new EU legislation, as retailers reported soaring sales of the appliances.

Online electrical retailer ao.com reported its best ever day for vacuum cleaner sales last Friday as customers picked up a model with a power rating above 1,600 watts before they are banned by the EU.

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