HMI Industries Recalls Floor Cleaners Due to Burn Hazard
Recall 09204 · Apr 29, 2009 · HMI Industries
44,000
units affected
44,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 09204
- Date
- Apr 29, 2009
- Company
- HMI Industries
- Units affected
- 44,000
- Product
- Majestic 360 Floor Cleaners
- Product type
- Cleaners/Cleaning Products
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
The recalled floor cleaner is a black-colored, canister-style vacuum with a powered floor tool. The words "Majestic 360" and "FILTERQUEEN" are printed on a label located on the unit.
What can happen
The recalled cleaners' wiring can overheat, causing electrical arcing and melting. This poses a burn hazard to consumers.
The fix
Consumers should stop using the recalled floor cleaners immediately and contact the firm to arrange for a free repair at an authorized repair center.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- HMI has received 40 reports of overheating and damage to carpets. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Independent distributors nationwide from September 2004 through August 2006 for about $1800.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled majestic 360 floor cleaners?
Consumers should stop using the recalled floor cleaners immediately and contact the firm to arrange for a free repair at an authorized repair center.
What is the hazard?
The recalled cleaners' wiring can overheat, causing electrical arcing and melting. This poses a burn hazard to consumers.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.