Hoover Recalls WindTunnel Canister Vacuums Due to Fire and Shock Hazards
Recall 11124 · Feb 9, 2011 · Hoover
142,000
units affected
142,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 11124
- Date
- Feb 9, 2011
- Company
- Hoover
- Units affected
- 142,000
- Product
- Hoover® WindTunnel Canister Vacuums
- Product type
- Vacuum Cleaners
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
This recall involves the Hoover WindTunnel Bagless Canister Vacuum model S3755. The vacuum is silver and black in color, and comes with a power nozzle. The model number can be found on a label on the bottom of the canister.
What can happen
The power cord between the power nozzle and the wand connector can short-circuit posing fire and shock hazards to consumers. This condition can occur even if the vacuum has been turned off but left plugged in.
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 69 reports of overheating or electrical malfunction, including one report of fire and smoke damage, and two reports of carpet damage. There has been one report of a minor injury.
- Sold at
- Mass merchandisers, department stores and independent vacuum retailers nationwide and online from March 2003 to December 2008 for between $250 and $280.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled hoover® windtunnel canister vacuums?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled vacuum cleaners and contact Hoover for a free repair.
What is the hazard?
The power cord between the power nozzle and the wand connector can short-circuit posing fire and shock hazards to consumers. This condition can occur even if the vacuum has been turned off but left plugged in.
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.