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Hoover recalls

3 official CPSC notices naming Hoover, 2005–2011, across appliances.

Hoover recalls at a glance

recall notices
3
units recalled, at least
886,000
incident reports
321
injury
1
brands
3

Totals add up the figures the notices state, counting a reannounced recall once. A notice that gives no number adds nothing.

Product types
Vacuum cleaners (3)
Hazards identified
Fire, Electric shock
Categories
Appliances
Latest notice
February 9, 2011
Earliest notice
April 14, 2005

Hoover recall model numbers

Every model number named in a Hoover recall, grouped by notice. Type the number from your product label.

19 model numbers

Hoover vacuum cleaner recalls

3 notices where the recalled products are vacuum cleaners.

All vacuum cleaner recalls
New11-124Appliances

Hoover® WindTunnel Canister Vacuums

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.

  • Fire
  • Electric shock
  • About 142,000 units
  • 69 reports
  • Repair
Models

Hoover recall phone numbers and websites

The recall contact each official notice gives, newest first. Contacts can change after a notice is published; the notice itself is the final word.

Hoover recall questions

How many Hoover recalls are there?

As of October 1, 2026, CPSC has published 3 recall notices naming Hoover consumer products between 2005 and 2011, covering at least 886,000 units.

Has Hoover had a recall in 2026?

No. As of October 1, 2026, CPSC has published no recall notice naming Hoover consumer products in 2026. The most recent was announced February 9, 2011 (CPSC 11-124).

What products has Hoover recalled?

Vacuum cleaners (3).

What is the largest Hoover recall?

“CPSC, Maytag Corp. Announce Recall of Hoover Self-Propelled Upright Vacuum Cleaners” (CPSC 05-156), announced April 14, 2005: about 636,000 units.

How do I check if my Hoover product is recalled?

Find the model number on the product's rating label, then type it into the model-number lookup on this page. A match means the number appears in an official CPSC notice; open that notice to confirm any date codes or serial ranges it lists. No match is not proof that a product is safe.

How do I contact Hoover about a recall?

Each notice names its own recall contact; the contacts for every Hoover notice are listed on this page. For the most recent one, Hoover® WindTunnel Canister Vacuums (CPSC 11-124), call (888) 564-2066 and go to www.hoover.com/windtunnelcanisterrecall.