CPSC2005-04-14
CPSC, Maytag Corp. Announce Recall of Hoover Self-Propelled Upright Vacuum Cleaners
Hoover Co., of North Canton, Ohio (Hoover Co. is part of the Maytag Corp.)
Hazard
The recalled vacuums have defective on-off switches that can overheat the handle and toolholder areas of the vacuum, resulting in a fire hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the recalled product immediately and contact Maytag to obtain the name and address of the nearest Hoover repair center, to schedule a free repair. Consumers should not return their vacuum cleaners to retailers.
Sold at
Household appliance and floorcare retailers nationwide, from May 1998 through July 2000, for between $259 and $279.
Affected count
About 636,000
Injuries reported
Maytag has received 249 reports of vacuums overheating, which caused the handle area to smoke, melt or catch fire. One minor burn injury requiring no medical attention was reported.
Manufactured in
United States
Products
Hoover Self-Propelled Upright Vacuum Cleaners
Consumer contact
Call Maytag Corp. toll-free at (800) 250-6075 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firms' Web sites at www.maytag.com or www.hoover.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2005/CPSC-Maytag-Corp-Announce-Recall-of-Hoover-Self-Propelled-Upright-Vacuum-Cleaners-Don't want to check this manually?
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