CPSCGeneral Alert
HMI Industries Recalls Floor Cleaners Due to Burn Hazard
Published: April 29, 2009Recall ID: 09204Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The recalled cleaners' wiring can overheat, causing electrical arcing and melting. This poses a burn hazard to consumers.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Majestic 360 Floor Cleaners
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2009/HMI-Industries-Recalls-Floor-Cleaners-Due-to-Burn-Hazard |
| Title | HMI Industries Recalls Floor Cleaners Due to Burn Hazard |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/1946a907ede34ea1a89689d9d53daafc.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled Floor Cleaner |
| Hazards › Name | The recalled cleaners' wiring can overheat, causing electrical arcing and melting. This poses a burn hazard to consumers. |
| Injuries › Name | HMI has received 40 reports of overheating and damage to carpets. No injuries have been reported. |
| Products › Name | Majestic 360 Floor Cleaners |
| Products › Type | Cleaners/Cleaning Products |
| Products › Category I D | 1884 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 44,000 |
| Recall I D | 5234 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should stop using the recalled floor cleaners immediately and contact the firm to arrange for a free repair at an authorized repair center. |
| Retailers › Name | Independent distributors nationwide from September 2004 through August 2006 for about $1800. |
| Recall Date | 2009-04-29T00:00:00 |
| Description | 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. |
| Recall Number | 09204 |
| Manufacturers › Name | HMI Industries Inc., of Strongsville, Ohio |
| Consumer Contact | For additional information, contact HMI Industries at (800) 566-5606 between 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.Filterqueen.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-05-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | United States |