How would you repair this?

[jmurray01]

When I picked up the Electrolux The Boss it was in full working order, however recently I noticed it would not hold in the upright position securely so decided to investigate further. 


 


Not surprisingly, the below pictures show what I found.


 


Question is, I don't have the piece that has snapped off so how would I go about fixing it, so that the pedal has something to hold the cleaner upright securely?


 


It is maybe obvious, but I've never done a DIY repair on my vacuums so am pretty clueless.

 

[blknblu]

That is going to be tough, it looks like the broken piece locks into that depression to hold the handle up

 

[jmurray01]

Indeed it did which is why I'm at a loss on how to fix it.


 


I'm sure there has to be some solution, but I know it will be difficult.

 

[suckolux]

I would have never guessed you weren't well schooled in repairs at all! Good luck

 

[super-sweeper]

That's a common problem, but a hard one too! Can a replacement release be sourced? If not, maybe you can restore the missing bit with some kind of strong epoxy? Good luck! 

 

[sebo_fan]

Try espares. You may have to contact Electrolux for a parts diagram so that you know what you are actually looking for. Also ask Sam on here *beko as he may well be able to help.