Tornado Strike Handle Rear K53224713

The Handle Rear (part# K53224713) is the back half of the Tornado Strike’s handle shell. It closes against the populated front half, and between them they form the enclosure that keeps the handle loom and the control board out of the weather and away from the operator’s hand.

Compatible Models for the Handle Rear

• Tornado Strike Cordless Upright Vacuum — Model TV190-W10-U

This is a Strike-only component: Tacony’s parts records list the Tornado Strike TV190-W10-U as the single machine that takes part# K53224713, so there is no cross-model substitution to worry about when you order it.

What the Handle Rear does

A two-part handle only works if both halves meet cleanly. The rear carries the fixing bosses that pull the assembly together and the internal ribs that stop the loom migrating into the joint. It is also the surface the operator’s palm rests against for hours at a time, so a cracked or sharp-edged rear is a comfort problem as much as a structural one — and a handle that flexes in use puts every one of those flex cycles into the loom inside it.

Signs the Handle Rear needs replacing

Replace it when the shell is cracked, when a fixing boss has stripped or broken away so the halves no longer pull together, when the joint line has opened up enough to see inside, or when the surface has worn rough or sharp. A handle that creaks or flexes noticeably under normal pressure has usually lost a boss even if nothing is visibly broken.

Fitting the Handle Rear

Separate the handle halves, taking care not to strain the loom, and lift the rear away. Check the loom is sitting in its ribs before the new rear goes on — a wire trapped in the joint will be crushed as the fixings tighten and will fail weeks later as an intermittent. Start all fixings by hand, tighten evenly, and confirm the joint line is closed all the way round.

Twin City Vacuum has been selling and servicing Tornado equipment since 1956. You can browse the rest of the machine on our Tornado Strike parts pages, and the manufacturer publishes specifications at tornadovac.com.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Handle Rear do on the Tornado Strike?

It is the back half of the handle shell. It closes against the populated front half to enclose the control board and wiring loom, carries the fixing bosses that hold the assembly together, and forms the surface the operator grips.

How do I know if my Handle Rear needs replacing?

A cracked shell, a stripped or broken fixing boss so the halves will not pull together, an open joint line, or a worn and sharp surface. A handle that creaks or flexes under normal pressure has usually lost a boss.

What models is the Handle Rear (part# K53224713) compatible with?

The Tornado Strike TV190-W10-U cordless upright vacuum, and only that machine. Tacony’s parts records list no other model that takes part# K53224713.

How do I order the Handle Rear (part# K53224713) or get help?

You can add the Handle Rear (part# K53224713) directly to your cart on this page, or call us at 763-535-0770. Our staff at 5415 West Broadway, Crystal, MN 55428 has been servicing Tornado equipment since 1956 and can help confirm the right part for your machine.

Questions? Call us at 763-535-0770 or visit us at 5415 West Broadway, Crystal, MN 55428.