Hoover Recalls Upright Vacuum Cleaners Due to Fire and Shock Hazards

Hoover® WindTunnel T-Series™ Bagless Upright Vacuum Cleaners with Cord Rewind Feature

Date of Recall

2010-05-27

CPSC Release Number

10-248

Manufactured In

Mexico

Company Phone Number

(888) 891-2054

Units

About 108,000

Importer

Hoover Inc., of Glenwillow, Ohio

Sold By

Mass merchandisers, department stores and independent vacuum retailers nationwide and online from August 2009 through May 2010 for between $100 and $160.

Problem/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.

Injuries/Incidents

Hoover has received three reports of minor burns to carpet and furniture and one report of a minor burn to a consumer's hand.

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	Manufacturing code ends with...
UH70110 UH70120 UH70200 UH70205 UH70210	HO9A O9A JO9A KO9A

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled vacuum cleaners and contact Hoover for a free repair.

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

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