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
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