CPSCApril 14, 2005consumer

CPSC, Maytag Corp. Announce Recall of Hoover Self-Propelled Upright Vacuum Cleaners

Official recall recorded by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

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.

Brands named

hoover co of north canton ohio hoover co is part of the maytag corphooverhoover selfcpsccpsc maytag
Read the official CPSC notice →

Recall history

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