Recall #05-156 · Published April 14, 2005
Hoover Self-Propelled Upright Vacuum Cleaners
CPSC published a recall notice for Hoover Self-Propelled Upright Vacuum Cleaners from Hoover Self-Propelled Upright on April 14, 2005. CPSC identifies this 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. The official remedy states: 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.
Why it was recalled
The recalled vacuums have defective on-off switches that can overheat the handle and toolholder areas of the vacuum, resulting in a fire hazard.
Official 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.
- Recall published
- April 14, 2005
- Units
- About 636,000
- Sold at / sales period
- Household appliance and floorcare retailers nationwide, from May 1998 through July 2000, for between $259 and $279.