CPSC recall · Reported April 14, 2005
CPSC, Maytag Corp. Announce Recall of Hoover Self-Propelled Upright Vacuum Cleaners
The recalled vacuums have defective on-off switches that can overheat the handle and toolholder areas of the vacuum, resulting in a fire hazard.
Hoover Co., of North Canton, Ohio (Hoover Co. is part of the Maytag Corp.) recalled Hoover Self-Propelled Upright Vacuum Cleaners are plastic upright vacuums with the brand ….
CPSC, Maytag Corp. Announce Recall of Hoover Self-Propelled Upright Vacuum Cleaners was recalled by Hoover Co., of North Canton, Ohio (Hoover Co. is part of the Maytag Corp.) in April 14, 2005. Reason: The recalled vacuums have defective on-off switches that can overheat the handle and toolholder areas of the …. Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled product immediately and contact Maytag to obtain…. Verify recall #05156 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Hoover Co., of North Canton, Ohio (Hoover Co. is part of the Maytag Corp.) issued this CPSC recall-The recalled vacuums have defective on-off switches that can overheat the handle and toolholder areas of the ….
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #05156 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
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Product 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. The following model numbers are included in the recall: U6423-900 U6425-900 U6425-950 U6445-900 U6445-960 U6449-900 U6450-900 U6451-900 U6455-900 Only those Hoover Self-Propelled Upright Vacuum Cleaners manufactured between May 1998 and November 1999 are included in this recall. The recalled models include serial numbers 0598xxxxxxxx through 1199xxxxxxxx, with the first four digits of the serial number indicating the month and year of production (e.g., 0598xxxxxxxx is May 1998).
Reason for recall
The recalled vacuums have defective on-off switches that can overheat the handle and toolholder areas of the vacuum, resulting in a fire hazard.
Remedy, 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 Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 05156 |
| Date reported | April 14, 2005 |
| Date initiated | April 14, 2005 |
| Recalling firm | Hoover Co., of North Canton, Ohio (Hoover Co. is part of the Maytag Corp.) |
| Affected scope | About 636,000 |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
Consumers should stop using the recalled product immediately and contact Maytag to obtain the name and address of the nearest Hoo…
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