| Average Customer Rating: |  4.0 |
| Release Date: | 2005-06-27 |
| Brand: | Eureka |
| Model: | 409B |
| Color: | Energy Red |
| Weight: | 9.2 pounds |
| Dimensions: | 42 inches x 12 inches x 6 inches
[Width x Length x Height] |
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Super Lite Wide Track Bagless Upright Vacuum, Powerful & Lightweight, 2 Motor System, On/Off Brushroll, Telescopic Handle, 12" Wide Track Cleaning Path, Easy Empty Dust Cup.
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If anything could be said to make vacuuming "fun," it's this compact, ultra-lightweight little unit. Weighing just eight pounds, the Boss Superlite Widetrack is a fine compromise between a heavy conventional upright and a hand-held vacuum: light enough for even little kids to use, powerful enough to suck up an impressive amount of debris, and way easier on the back than bending over with a handheld or broom. The two-motor system powers a rotating brushroll to get plush pile carpets deep clean, then lets users switch it off to vacuum hardwoods or other delicate floors--a real plus, since units with a constantly-spinning brushroll tend to kick up dust when cleaning hard surfaces. The easy-empty dirt cup is transparent so you can see when it's full, and the wide 12-inch cleaning path rivals that of the Superlite's much bigger cousins. The telescoping handle extends for cleaning, then folds down for compact storage (or use on stairs, where a handy stair-cleaning grip means there's no tricky balancing to do). With just a 3-amp motor, the Boss Superlite Widetrack is probably best for last-minute touch-ups and light jobs, but it's effective enough for full-time use in dorm rooms or small apartments as well. Users with pets or small children will find it especially handy for keeping on top of daily clean-up. The unit measures a compact 12 inches by 6 inches by 27-1/3 inches with the handle extended, features a 20-inch-long power cord, and is covered by a one-year warranty. --Mary Park
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FeaturesUltra-lightweight and maneuverable bagless vacuum with versatile two-motor systemRotating motorized brushroll cleans rugs, then switches off to gently vacuum hardwoods3-amp motor; transparent easy-empty dirt cupTelescoping handle folds flat for compact storageMeasures 12 by 6 by 27-1/3 inches; weighs 8 pounds; 1-year limited warranty
Customer reviews
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Grerat light vacuum cleaner
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This is a super light vacuum and great for use all around the house.
Easy to assemble and clean. Very happy with purchase.
Rating: 
(5
out of 5) @ 2009-01-06
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Works great until flap breaks!!!
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The vacuum works great. We used it mostly for dog hair on wood floors.
The one way flap inside the canister is a flimsy rubber piece attached with clips to two, even flimsier, thin plastic posts. The first time it broke, Eureka sent me a new one. The second time they wanted $19.95 plus shipping for the part. That's almost 50% of what they sell for new.
They could make the plastic posts thicker, but I guess they want a disposable vacuum. Or they make good money on parts. It's a sad commentary on product quality. I'd like to ask the engineer who designed it why it's so flimsy. But then again, the engineer probably got it right, but the bean counters figured they could save five cents.
Rating: 
(1
out of 5) @ 2008-12-22
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Good for a cheap VC
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My other vacuum cleaner is a Miele, which is far superior in most ways. (Should be - cost 10 times as much.)
But the little Eureka Boss SuperLite is great for quick clean-ups. I'm disabled and the Miele is heavy, so using it is a big production. In contrast, the Eureka is easy to pick up and move - even from my wheelchair
It has no attachments, so it's only for floors. But it's what I wanted and I'm pleased with my purchase.
Rating:
(5
out of 5) @ 2008-09-30
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A great vacuum for the $$$
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I already had a Kirby when I purchased my Eureka Superlite vacuum. I had to carry the Kirby upstairs every time I needed to vacuum there and had fears of falling down the stairs with it due to it being so heavy and awkward to carry. My plan was to use the Eureka upstairs most of the time and only use the Kirby when I needed to do a more thorough job. Instead I am using this little vacuum downstairs as well. It is so easy to carry and use. I was amazed how well it picked up pet hair from my 2 dogs and cat as well as the dirt the dogs track in. I saw that someone complained it did not pick up kitty litter. I love it for that and have not had any problems as far as that. The dirt cup is so easy to empty. I use the plastic bags that come with my morning paper and just pour everything in there. The filter fits right inside the bag so that I can tap the sides to remove more dirt and hair that way. I do use my Kirby to later vacuum the filter. The only problem I have with it is that it is messy to empty so I do it outside after taking an allery pill! I did attach the cord to an extension cord to make it easier to go from one room to the next. I am not bothered by the noise and was surprised to read how many people are bothered by it.
Rating:
(4
out of 5) @ 2008-09-17
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"Never get mad at something without brains" --This is theException.
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I was looking for a vacuum to replace a light-weight vacuum by Oreck, which they no longer make. That vacuum wasn't expensive, costing under $100 - so I think we're talking the same ball park here.
This vacuum is very noisy, as most people put in their review. I wouldn't mind that if it did it's job. This Eureka Superlite is too bulky to go under the bed, and with no hose attachment - buy a Swiffer too.
I find the suction poor, so much so, I'd rather use my big, bulky upright though it is heavy. I find it a waste of time to vacuum with this vacuum that can't hold a candle to the Oreck or other lightweight I had.
The cord seems long from the description, but every room you enter, the plug has to be removed and replugged. Do one room at a time. Please think about that - 20 feet of cord would cross a 15 foot room, the other 5'doesn't go anywhere.
It is NOT fantastic - barely picking up cat litter without having the granules bounce around it's base and out to another part of the room.
My opinion is if you're looking to pick up a bit of dust on a bare floor, get it. If you need to do a rug, stairs, or hope to get out of one room to a hallway, you'll actually get mad at a machine. How bad is that?
Rating: 
(2
out of 5) @ 2007-09-17
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