Why Did Fantom Die In 2001/Euro-Pro Fantom Thoughts

[vadee]

Fantom Lightening LC51 parts

Did you sell these parts? If not I would be interested.
Post# 163357 , Reply# 24 12/26/2011 at 08:55 (1,681 days old) by sirrookanga ()

 

[buster1849]

People if you are smart STAY AWAY FROM EURO-PRO. I used to have a euro pro stick vacuum years ago and it did ok on bare floors but performed poorly on carpets. Their newer machines are even worse. I now have a shark rotator and a shark rocket and they both suck at cleaning bare floors and carpets. I actually had to go back over the carpets with my 12 year old bissell and it pulled more dirt out. I repeat STAY AWAY FROM EURO-PRO

 

[ddepasquale91]

Sirrookanga

Can anyone help me in contacting sirrookanga to see if the tools pictured above are still for sale?

 

[crazykirbydude]

Iona Fantom's failure was mainly because they lost the rights to James Dyson's dual cyclone technology. When they lost the rights to the dual cyclone technology, Fantom could no longer produce their popular Thunder and Fury uprights and their Lightning canister, which all used the dual cyclone technology. Iona eventually came up with the single cyclone Fantom Wildcat which was an awful machine. Due to the Wildcat's poor build quality and lackluster performance, they were returned in droves, and Fantom went under. Euro-Pro Fantom was most likely axed because Euro-Pro's Shark brand name became extremely popular while the Fantom brand declined in popularity. I guess Euro-Pro decided they didn't need two vacuum brands so they axed the less popular of the two, which was Fantom. It was a good riddance too, as Euro-Pro Fantoms were notoriously awful.

 

[eurekafansquid]

I'd rather use a old broom than a shark.

 

[disferding]

Fantom Lightning Power Head

sirrookanga ()
It is 2020 and a neighborhood dog carried off my Lightning Power Head. One of my house keepers broke the wand. I have replaced the wand and that is why the Power Head was off of the wand.
I need another Power Head. I live in West Virginia, USA and one Vacuumland lady had 2 last year but I didn't know how to reach her.
I really need help.
(Ms) Donnie Isferding

 

[lesinutah]

Umm

Regina/Iona/Fantom lacked research and development. They relied on Fantom Dyson technology and never invested in the future.
The old Regina's were solid vacuums. I have an Iona dirt raider and it's best hand vac I have.
Les

 

[carpetbagger]

Fantom Power Pet

I just had my Fantom Power Pet upright die on me. The cord has been repaired. I’m not sure if the motor gave out or what happened. If anyone is interested in it let me know (w/$)

Also looking to replace it with a Bissell Easy Vac Compact Upright. If anyone has opinions I’d love to hear them.

 

[wstonehockertv]

carpetbagger

You're better off with a bagged upright vacuum. DO NOT BUY A BAGLESS MACHINE!