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Hoover Recalls Upright Vacuum Cleaners Due to Fire and Shock Hazards

Reported: May 27, 2010 Initiated: May 27, 2010 #10248

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

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

Details

Units Affected
About 108,000
Official Source
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2010/httpwwwcpscgovcpscpubprerelprhtml1010248html

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼
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.. Units affected: About 108,000.
Why was this product recalled? ▼
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.
What should consumers do? ▼
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled vacuum cleaners and contact Hoover for a free repair.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the CPSC on May 27, 2010. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 10248.

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