BLACK+DECKER Dustbuster Handheld Vacuum (18V Cordless Lithium)

Overview

The photographed unit is a BLACK+DECKER Dustbuster-series handheld vacuum battery/handle — a cordless, lithium-ion powered hand vacuum (the Dustbuster line). The Dustbuster name refers to Black+Decker’s long-running family of portable hand vacuums first introduced in January 1979.

Brand origin and history

BLACK+DECKER was founded in Baltimore, Maryland, in 1910 as The Black & Decker Manufacturing Company. The Dustbuster became one of the brand’s most recognizable consumer products after its 1979 launch, creating the mass-market category for cordless hand vacuums.

Manufacturing and country of origin

BLACK+DECKER products are manufactured in multiple countries worldwide. In practice, modern Dustbuster handheld vacuums and their replacement parts are produced primarily in China, though the company also operates manufacturing and assembly facilities in the United States, Mexico, Brazil and the United Kingdom depending on model, region and production runs. The statement above reflects the global manufacturing footprint commonly used for BLACK+DECKER small appliances.

Ownership and distribution

BLACK+DECKER is a brand within Stanley Black & Decker, Inc., an American multinational headquartered in the United States. Stanley Black & Decker is the ultimate owner and operates global regional subsidiaries and distributors to sell, service and support BLACK+DECKER products in local markets.

Notes on identification

Identification was made from the visible marking: the BLACK+DECKER logo and the Dustbuster name, plus the printed 18V / "Cordless Lithium" battery labeling on the photographed handle. The image shows the battery/handle section of a Dustbuster-style handheld vacuum rather than full packaging or a visible barcode, so the product-level manufacturing country is reported at the brand/model-family level (Primarily in China, with other manufacturing locations used by the company).