a latching assembly for a removable battery package to an electrically powered cleaning device is provided along with the electrically powered cleaning device and the electrical combination with the battery charger . the latching assembly on the battery package comprises at least one moveable first engagement member , in movable cooperation with at least one rod which is in movable cooperation with a user contact . the first engagement member secures the removable battery package with another engagement member associated at least with the cleaning device . the first engagement member is located toward a side of a long end of the battery package opposite the end with the user contact moving the user contact moves the member through the rod between an engaged position to thereby secure the battery package to the cleaning device and an unengaged position for removal of the battery package from the cleaning device .