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Hoover® WindTunnel Canister Vacuums

CPSC Recall #11124 — February 8, 2011

Recall #11124 Date: February 8, 2011 Remedy: Repair

Product

Hoover® WindTunnel Canister Vacuums

Description

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.

Hazard

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.

Incidents / Injuries

Hoover has received 69 reports of overheating or electrical malfunction, including one report of fire and smoke damage, and two reports of carpet damage. There has been one report of a minor injury.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled vacuum cleaners and contact Hoover for a free repair.

Units Affected

About 142,000

Sold At

Mass merchandisers, department stores and independent vacuum retailers nationwide and online from March 2003 to December 2008 for between $250 and $280.

Importer

Hoover Inc., of Glenwillow, Ohio

Manufactured In

China

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