Air flow-producing device, such as a vacuum cleaner or a blower

An electrical component comprising:

• a housing assembly defining a passageway;
• a motor supported by the housing assembly, the motor being selectively electrically connectable with a power source;
• a fan connected to the motor and operable to generate an airflow through the passageway;
• a blow-molded base connected to the housing assembly;
• a handle connected to at least one of the housing assembly and the base, the handle having an upper portion positioned above the housing assembly and a side portion positioned to one side of the housing assembly, the handle being configured to absorb impacts to the housing assembly;
• an electrical circuit supported by the housing, the electrical circuit being selectively electrically connectable with the power source;
• a first power-tool battery selectively electrically connectable with the electrical circuit such that power is selectively transferred between the first power-tool battery and the electrical circuit to selectively connect the first power-tool battery to the motor;
• and
• a controller selectively electrically connectable with the electrical circuit and the first power-tool battery, the controller being operable to electrically connect at least one of the first power tool battery and the power source to the electrical circuit.