Maytag Corp. Recall of Hoover Self-Propelled Upright Vacuum Cleaners

Hoover Self-Propelled Upright Vacuum Cleaners

Date of Recall

2005-04-14

CPSC Release Number

05-156

Manufactured In

U.S.

Company Phone Number

(800) 250-6075

Units

About 636,000

Manufacturer

Hoover Co., of North Canton, Ohio. Hoover Co. is part of the Maytag Corp.

Sold By

Household appliance and floorcare retailers nationwide from May 1998 through July 2000 for between $259 and $279.

Problem/Hazard

The recalled vacuums have defective on-off switches that can overheat the handle and toolholder areas of the vacuum, resulting in a fire hazard.

Injuries/Incidents

Maytag has received 249 reports of vacuums overheating, which caused the handle area to smoke, melt or catch fire. One minor burn injury requiring no medical attention was reported.

Description

Hoover Self-Propelled Upright Vacuum Cleaners are plastic, upright vacuums with the brand name "Hoover" and words "Self Propelled" printed on the front of the product. The model and serial numbers are printed on a label on the back of the vacuum.

U6423-900	U6425-900	U6425-950
U6445-900	U6445-960	U6449-900
U6450-900	U6451-900	U6455-900

Remedy

Consumers should stop using the recalled product immediately and contact Maytag to obtain the name and address of the nearest Hoover repair center to schedule a free repair. Consumers should not return their vacuum cleaners to retailers.

Consumer Contact

Call Maytag Corp. toll-free at (800) 250-6075 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firms' Web sites at www.maytag.com or www.hoover.com