Hoover Recalls Upright Vacuum Cleaners Due to Fire and Shock Hazards
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2010-05-27). Hazards: fire, electric shock. Models: UH70110, UH70120, UH70200, UH70205, UH70210. About 108,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 10248 |
| Published | 2010-05-27 |
| Last updated | 2014-05-23 |
| Product category | Vacuum Cleaners/Sweepers |
| Products | Hoover® WindTunnel T-Series™ Bagless Upright Vacuum Cleaners with Cord Rewind Feature |
| Firm named in the title | Hoover |
| Firms | Hoover Inc., of Glenwillow, Ohio (importer) |
| Manufactured in | Mexico |
| Units (US) | 108,000 |
| Model numbers | UH70110, UH70120, UH70200, UH70205, UH70210 |
| Hazard classes | fire, electric shock |
| Remedy classes | repair, stop use |
| Sold | Mass merchandisers, department stores and independent vacuum retailers nationwide and online from August 2009 through May 2010 for between $100 and $160. |
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.
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.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled vacuum cleaners and contact Hoover for a free repair.
Incidents and injuries
Hoover has received three reports of minor burns to carpet and furniture and one report of a minor burn to a consumer's hand.
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