TOWSON, Md., Sept. 29 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Today Black & Decker (NYSE: BDK) launches FLEX (FHV1200), a lightweight vacuum small in size, but big on flexibility that will change how people clean their homes. The FLEX Cordless Mini Canister Vac comes with a 4-foot flexible hose and a variety of accessories that give users the versatility associated with a full-size or canister vac, but in an ultra compact and portable design that makes it easy to carry throughout the home or car.

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The 4-foot flexible hose extends a user's cleaning reach to vacuum high spaces, hard-to-reach places, and everywhere in between. With its long crevice attachment, users can get into tight spaces in between cushions, corners of stairs or those hard-to-reach places in cars. The 2-in-1 brush/nozzle attachment is ideal for quick pickups, or flip the brush up for dusting blinds, baseboards, and more. The FLEX also comes with an innovative pet hair cleaning tool with rubber bristles that help remove stubborn pet hair from couches, stairs, upholstery and more.

With a high performance motor with cyclonic action, the FLEX provides 40% more power compared to a 12V DUSTBUSTER® to tackle the toughest messes. Tired of clogged filters? Just turn the filter refresh knob to flick debris off the filter to reclaim suction power. This easy to clean filter is dishwasher safe and ideal for mess-free cleanup.

The go anywhere, reach anything FLEX offers the convenience of a hand vacuum with the versatility of a full-size vacuum for the ultimate vacuuming experience. Users can vacuum stairs without lugging a heavy, full-size vacuum. It can also be used to dust off baseboards and drapery or vacuum cobwebs from ceiling fans and corners of a room. The FLEX is even perfect for the car for a more thorough cleaning of the upholstery and carpets, between seats and hard-to-reach areas.

Additional FLEX accessories are available at www.gettheflex.com, including:


    --  Powered Brush
    --  2 Pack of Filters

    --  Wall Bracket & Shoulder Strap Kit

The FLEX, which sells for $69.99, is available now at various retailers online and at Walmart stores nationwide.

About Black & Decker

Black & Decker (NYSE: BDK) is a leading global manufacturer and marketer of power tools and accessories, hardware and home improvement products, and technology-based fastening systems. For more information visit http://www.BlackandDecker.com or http://BlackandDecker.imrepresskit.com.

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