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==[Incident]==
==Breaking triggers==
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The trigger on V10 and V11 models of the Dyson cordless vacuums are very prone to breaking as the material and reinforcement of the piece is not sufficient. Recent updates to manufacturing has also restricted serviceability of the product to repair the issue.


Impartial and complete description of the events, including actions taken by the company, and the timeline of the incident coming to the public's attention.}}The trigger on V10 and V11 models of the Dyson cordless vacuums are very prone to breaking as the material and reinforcement of the piece is not sufficient. Recent updates to manufacturing has also restricted servicability of the product to repair the issue [[Dyson covers circuit board in glue which prevents repairs]].
Several third party replacements and replacement tutorials are available.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Dyson V11 Trigger Replacement |url=https://www.ifixit.com/Guide/Dyson+V11+Trigger+Replacement/147481 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250522151922/https://www.ifixit.com/Guide/Dyson+V11+Trigger+Replacement/147481 |archive-date=22 May 2025 |access-date=2 Jun 2025 |website=iFixit}}</ref>
 
Several third party replacements are available and tutorials made available on youtube and [https://www.ifixit.com/Guide/Dyson+V11+Trigger+Replacement/147481 iFixit Dyson V11 Trigger Replacement].
[[File:DysonV11Trigger.jpg|thumb|Weak point fractured on the Dyson V11 trigger]]
[[File:DysonV11Trigger.jpg|thumb|Weak point fractured on the Dyson V11 trigger]]
The trigger has several minor reinforcements, so the weakness of the thin material used is known, but savings seem to be put in place to not extend these fortifications beyond the weakest areas.
The trigger has several minor reinforcements, so the weakness of the thin material used is known, but savings seem to be put in place to not extend these fortifications beyond the weakest areas.
=== Dyson's response ===
Triggers are not replaceable on their own, and require a new main body component in order to replace the trigger.<ref>{{Cite web |date=7 Jun 2023 |title=Cordless V11 - Trigger Switch Issue |url=https://community.dyson.com/using-your-dyson-cordless-vacuum-or-wet-cleaner-133/cordless-v11-trigger-switch-issue-1688 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250602082838/https://community.dyson.com/using-your-dyson-cordless-vacuum-or-wet-cleaner-133/cordless-v11-trigger-switch-issue-1688 |archive-date=2 Jun 2025 |access-date=2 Jun 2025 |via=Dyson Community}}</ref>


==Consumer response==
==Consumer response==
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Consumers complain that it is quite common that the trigger breaks, and the trigger itself is not sold on the Dyson website.<ref>{{Cite web |last= |date=13 Dec 2022 |title=V11 Trigger - Feedback |url=https://community.dyson.com/maintaining-your-dyson-cordless-vacuum-or-wet-cleaner-134/v11-trigger-feedback-956 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250602082123/https://community.dyson.com/maintaining-your-dyson-cordless-vacuum-or-wet-cleaner-134/v11-trigger-feedback-956 |archive-date=2 Jun 2025 |access-date=2 Jun 2025 |via=Dyson Community}}</ref>


== See also ==
* [[Dyson covers circuit board in glue which prevents repairs]].


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