Hoover Recalls Upright Vacuum Cleaners Due to Fire and Shock Hazards
USHoover Recalls Upright Vacuum Cleaners Due to Fire and Shock Hazards
Reason for Recall / 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.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Hoover® WindTunnel T-Series™ Bagless Upright Vacuum Cleaners with Cord Rewind Feature
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2010/httpwwwcpscgovcpscpubprerelprhtml1010248html |
| Title | Hoover Recalls Upright Vacuum Cleaners Due to Fire and Shock Hazards |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/9301d24812684e219db269b0005b7132.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled vacuum cleaner and label on its lower back |
| Hazards › Name | 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. |
| Injuries › Name | Hoover has received three reports of minor burns to carpet and furniture and one report of a minor burn to a consumer's hand. |
| Products › Name | Hoover® WindTunnel T-Series™ Bagless Upright Vacuum Cleaners with Cord Rewind Feature |
| Products › Type | Vacuum Cleaners/Sweepers |
| Products › Category I D | 2216 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 108,000 |
| Recall I D | 243 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled vacuum cleaners and contact Hoover for a free repair. |
| Importers › Name | Hoover Inc., of Glenwillow, Ohio |
| Retailers › Name | Mass merchandisers, department stores and independent vacuum retailers nationwide and online from August 2009 through May 2010 for between $100 and $160. |
| Recall Date | 2010-05-27T00:00:00 |
| Description | 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. |
| Recall Number | 10248 |
| Consumer Contact | For additional information, contact Hoover toll-free at (888) 891-2054 between 8 a.m. and 7 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.hoover.com/tseriesrewindrecall |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-05-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | Mexico |
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