CPSC recall · Reported May 27, 2010
Hoover Recalls Upright Vacuum Cleaners Due to Fire and Shock Hazards
The power cord is not properly routed or securely seated in the cord rewind assembly allowing the power cord to be pulled loose. This poses fire and shock hazards.
The CPSC recalled This recall involves Hoover® WindTunnel T-Series™ Bagless Upright vacuum cleaners with th….
Hoover Recalls Upright Vacuum Cleaners Due to Fire and Shock Hazards was recalled and listed by the CPSC in May 27, 2010. Reason: The power cord is not properly routed or securely seated in the cord rewind assembly allowing the power cord …. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled vacuum cleaners and contact Hoover f…. Verify recall #10248 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
issued this CPSC recall-The power cord is not properly routed or securely seated in the cord rewind assembly allowing the power cord ….
- None
- agency class
- May 27, 2010
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #10248 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.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
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Product description
This recall involves Hoover® WindTunnel T-Series™ Bagless Upright vacuum cleaners with the cord rewind feature. This feature enables the cord to wind inside the vacuum for storage. The following model numbers and manufacturing codes are included in the recall. Model Numbers UH70110 UH70120 UH70200 UH70205 UH70210 Manufacturing code ends with H09A I09A J09A K09A. Vacuums with the manufacturing code K09A followed by a green dot are not included in this recall. Vacuum cleaners with the cord rewind feature sold after November 2009 and with any other manufacturing code are not included in this recall. The model number and manufacturing code can be found on a label on the lower rear part of the vacuum cleaner.
Reason for recall
The power cord is not properly routed or securely seated in the cord rewind assembly allowing the power cord to be pulled loose. This poses fire and shock hazards.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled vacuum cleaners and contact Hoover for a free repair.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 10248 |
| Date reported | May 27, 2010 |
| Date initiated | May 27, 2010 |
| Recalling firm | Not disclosed |
| Affected scope | About 108,000 |
| 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 immediately stop using the recalled vacuum cleaners and contact Hoover for a free repair.
- Check the recall number (10248) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
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