CPSCGeneral Alert
Hoover Recalls WindTunnel Canister Vacuums Due to Fire and Shock Hazards
Published: February 9, 2011Recall ID: 11124Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / 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.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Hoover® WindTunnel Canister Vacuums
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2011/Hoover-Recalls-WindTunnel-Canister-Vacuums-Due-to-Fire-and-Shock-Hazards |
| Title | Hoover Recalls WindTunnel Canister Vacuums Due to Fire and Shock Hazards |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2011.11124.11124.jpg |
| Hazards › Name | 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. |
| Injuries › Name | 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. |
| Products › Name | Hoover® WindTunnel Canister Vacuums |
| Products › Type | Vacuum Cleaners |
| Products › Category I D | 67936 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 142,000 |
| Recall I D | 588 |
| 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 March 2003 to December 2008 for between $250 and $280. |
| Recall Date | 2011-02-09T00:00:00 |
| Description | 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. |
| Recall Number | 11124 |
| Remedy Options › Option | Repair |
| Consumer Contact | For additional information, contact Hoover toll-free at (888) 564-2066 between 8 a.m. and 7 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s website at www.hoover.com/windtunnelcanisterrecall |
| Last Publish Date | 2016-07-06T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |