Hoover Recalls WindTunnel Canister Vacuums (2/09/11): Fire and Shock Hazards
A Short-circuit Can Occur Even when Turned Off, but Still Plugged In
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. 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.
This recall involves the Hoover WindTunnel Bagless Canister Vacuum model S3755. The vacuum is silver and black in color, and comes with a power nozzle. The model number can be found on a label on the bottom of the canister.
The recalled canister vacuums were sold at mass merchandisers, department stores and independent vacuum retailers nationwide and online from March 2003 to December 2008 for between $250 and $280.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled vacuum cleaners and contact Hoover for a free repair.
For additional information, contact Hoover toll-free at (888) 564-2066 between 8 a.m. and 7 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.hoover.com/windtunnelcanisterrecall.
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is still interested in receiving incident or injury reports that are either directly related to this product recall or involve a different hazard with the same product. Please tell them about it by visiting https://www.cpsc.gov/cgibin/incident.aspx.
The CPSC reminds consumers that it is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.
Hoover's Recall Hotline: (888) 564-2066
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
See also: Sunbeam Convertible Irons Recalled on 2/03/11 Due to Fire Hazard
Source: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml11/11124.html?tab=recalls
Published by R.C. Johnson
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6 Comments
Post a CommentThis reminds me a little bit of the Ford cruise control switch recall on some 5 million vehicles. The switch would catch fire even with the vehicle shut off and stone cold! Recalls like these are scary. Thanks for the info!
Excellent job as always. I've never heard of something being dangerous even when it's turned off before. I'd say this is one of the more serious recalls; good reporting.
Nice catch. All these recalls are "shocking".
another important one and I'm glad I did not buy it
Great writing ♥ thanks for sharing
thanks RC!