Hoover Recalls Upright Vacuum Cleaners Due to Fire and Shock Hazards
Recall 10248 · May 27, 2010 · Hoover
108,000
units affected
108,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 10248
- Date
- May 27, 2010
- Company
- Hoover
- Units affected
- 108,000
- Product
- Hoover® WindTunnel T-Series™ Bagless Upright Vacuum Cleaners with Cord Rewind Feature
- Product type
- Vacuum Cleaners/Sweepers
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
This recall involves Hoover® WindTunnel T-Series™ Bagless Upright vacuum cleaners with the cord rewind feature. This feature enables the cord to wind inside the vacuum for storage. The following model numbers and manufacturing codes are included in the recall. Model Numbers UH70110 UH70120 UH70200 UH70205 UH70210 Manufacturing code ends with H09A I09A J09A K09A. Vacuums with the manufacturing code K09A followed by a green dot are not included in this recall. Vacuum cleaners with the cord rewind feature sold after November 2009 and with any other manufacturing code are not included in this recall. The model number and manufacturing code can be found on a label on the lower rear part of the vacuum cleaner.
What can happen
The power cord is not properly routed or securely seated in the cord rewind assembly allowing the power cord to be pulled loose. This poses fire and shock hazards.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled vacuum cleaners and contact Hoover for a free repair.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Hoover has received three reports of minor burns to carpet and furniture and one report of a minor burn to a consumer's hand.
- Sold at
- Mass merchandisers, department stores and independent vacuum retailers nationwide and online from August 2009 through May 2010 for between $100 and $160.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled hoover® windtunnel t-series™ bagless upright vacuum cleaners with cord rewind feature?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled vacuum cleaners and contact Hoover for a free repair.
What is the hazard?
The power cord is not properly routed or securely seated in the cord rewind assembly allowing the power cord to be pulled loose. This poses fire and shock hazards.
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.