> At a Glance
> – The Fraction cordless vacuum from French company Deglace is fully modular-every part can be replaced by hand, no tools needed.
> – It delivers 250 air watts of suction and includes AI-powered maintenance alerts and UVC floor sanitization.
> – Available for preorder at $500 via Indiegogo, shipping to backers starts in 2026.
> – Why it matters: A truly repairable vacuum could slash e-waste and save consumers from buying whole new units when parts fail.
A French startup has unveiled one of the most ambitious cordless vacuums at CES 2026. The Fraction by Deglace is built to last indefinitely, with every component-from motor to battery-designed to pop out and be swapped in seconds.
Built to Never Become Trash
Unlike typical stick vacuums that head to landfill when the motor dies, the Fraction is engineered for infinite renewal. CEO Geoffory Hulot says the goal is to cut both environmental and consumer waste.
Key user-replaceable parts:
- Battery and motor
- Dustbin and washable HEPA 14 filter with fabric pre-filter
- Main body section and top display
- Entire nozzle assembly
Components detach by a simple pull-and-twist motion; replacements snap back in place without screws or special tools.
Smart Cleaning, Smart Maintenance
Beneath its plain aluminum shell, the vacuum hides several tech tricks:
- AI diagnostics track wear and predict when filters or batteries need attention, displaying countdowns in the companion app.
- UVC LEDs along the floor head claim to sanitize surfaces; if you push too fast, the front LEDs flicker to force slower passes.
- 250 air watts of suction reportedly outperform a reference device by 107% on hard floors (pending independent tests by News Of Los Angeles).
The unit also includes standard LED headlights and a small top screen for mode and battery readouts.
Price and Availability
| Region | Channel | Price | Ship Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | Retail distributor (secured) | ~€500 equivalent | 2026 |
| United States | Indiegogo preorder | $500 | 2026 |
Only two colorways-black and white-will be offered at launch.
Key Takeaways
- Every Fraction component is user-replaceable without tools, mirroring the repairability ethos of products like the Framework laptop.
- The $500 price undercuts many premium sealed vacuums while promising decades of service life.
- Built-in AI maintenance alerts and UVC sanitization add tech appeal beyond repairability.
If early performance claims hold, the Fraction could redefine what consumers expect from an appliance category notorious for planned obsolescence.
