CPSCCPSC · Consumer products·Recall number 05156
Hoover Self-Propelled Upright Vacuum Cleaners
Published September 30, 2024 · Recall initiated: April 14, 2005
What's the 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.
What to do
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 details
- Brand
- Hoover Co., of North Canton, Ohio (Hoover Co. is part of the Maytag Corp.)
- Manufacturer
- Hoover Co., of North Canton, Ohio (Hoover Co. is part of the Maytag Corp.)
- Distributor
- Household appliance and floorcare retailers nationwide, from May 1998 through July 2000, for between $259 and $279.
- Country
- US
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