Smart Charge Technology™ uses up to 50 percent less energy*

TOWSON, Md. (November 2011) – Today, Black & Decker® (NYSE: SWK) extends its Lithium product offering to the home cleaning category with the introduction of the 14.4V Lithium DustBuster (CHV1410L).  This new DustBuster provides consumers with everything they need in a hand vac, plus long battery life, year after year — in an affordably priced lithium vac option.

“Our new Lithium DustBuster features great power and suction for use on everything from carpet to ceramic tile to furniture and more,” said Steve Wiezorek, director of product development at Black & Decker. “Additionally, its Smart Charge Technology automatically cycles on and off to keep the unit fully charged using up to 50% less energy while its Lithium Ion Battery Technology helps extend battery life year after year.”

The 14.4V Lithium DustBuster boasts an innovative, lightweight shape, allowing users to take advantage of a rotating slim nozzle design combined with a built-in extension crevice feature. The slim nozzle provides 50 percent greater reach** than previous Black & Decker models, ideal for those hard-to-access areas and tight spots. Additionally, the attached flip-up brush offers on-board convenience for cleaning furniture, car upholstery, pet hair and more without the hassle of loose accessory pieces that are easily lost or misplaced.

Black & Decker’s new Lithium DustBuster will not disappoint users. It delivers powerful suction where users need it most. Other added convenient features include the easy-to-clean-and-empty bowl, and the machine washable filter.

The Black & Decker 14.4V Lithium DustBuster will be available in late November for $79.99 at Amazon and The Home Depot and comes with a 360-degree charging base with a state of charge indication that charges five times faster*** and a two-year warranty.

About Black & Decker
Since 1910, Black & Decker has been setting the standard for innovation and design of power tools, accessories, outdoor yard care equipment, home cleaning products, automotive and lighting products, hardware and other home improvement products. The inventor of the first portable electric drill with pistol grip and trigger switch, Black & Decker has evolved from a small machine shop in Baltimore, Maryland to a global manufacturing and marketing powerhouse with a broad line of quality products used in and around the home and for commercial applications. When users need to get work done, they trust Black & Decker for the products that will do the job efficiently and reliably. For more information on Black & Decker’s extensive line of products, visit www.blackanddecker.com or follow Black & Decker on Facebook and Twitter.

* Versus Ni-CAD Unit CHV1410

** Applies only to models CHV1410 and CHV1510. Other feature sets available on varying models. See Black & Decker.com website for details.

***than the CHV1410

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