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

Active Recall Announced April 14, 2005 CPSC #05156

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CPSC, Maytag Corp. Announce Recall of Hoover Self-Propelled Upright Vacuum Cleaners is CPSC recall #05156, announced on April 14, 2005. The CPSC cites the following hazard: Hoover Self-Propelled Upright Vacuum Cleaners are plastic upright vacuums with the brand name "Hoover" and words "Self Propelled" printed on the front of the product. The model and serial numbers are printed on a label on the back of the vacuum. The following model numbers are included in the recall: U6423-900 U6425-900 U6425-950 U6445-900 U6445-960 U6449-900 U6450-900 U6451-900 U6455-900 Only those Hoover Self-Propelled Upright Vacuum Cleaners manufactured between May 1998 and November 1999 are included in this recall. The recalled models include serial numbers 0598xxxxxxxx through 1199xxxxxxxx, with the first four digits of the serial number indicating the month and year of production (e.g., 0598xxxxxxxx is May 1998). The remedy is 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.. Affected brand: Hoover Co..

Hazard

Hoover Self-Propelled Upright Vacuum Cleaners are plastic upright vacuums with the brand name "Hoover" and words "Self Propelled" printed on the front of the product. The model and serial numbers are printed on a label on the back of the vacuum. The following model numbers are included in the recall: U6423-900 U6425-900 U6425-950 U6445-900 U6445-960 U6449-900 U6450-900 U6451-900 U6455-900 Only those Hoover Self-Propelled Upright Vacuum Cleaners manufactured between May 1998 and November 1999 are included in this recall. The recalled models include serial numbers 0598xxxxxxxx through 1199xxxxxxxx, with the first four digits of the serial number indicating the month and year of production (e.g., 0598xxxxxxxx is May 1998).

Affected products

Hoover Self-Propelled Upright Vacuum Cleaners

Recalled brands

Hoover Co.

Remedy

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.

Recall date

April 14, 2005

Categories

Vacuum Cleaners/Sweepers

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #05156?

CPSC recall #05156 covers CPSC, Maytag Corp. Announce Recall of Hoover Self-Propelled Upright Vacuum Cleaners, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on April 14, 2005. The CPSC cites the following hazard: Hoover Self-Propelled Upright Vacuum Cleaners are plastic upright vacuums with the brand name "Hoover" and words "Self Propelled" printed on the front of the product. The model and serial numbers are printed on a label on the back of the vacuum. The following model numbers are included in the recall: U6423-900 U6425-900 U6425-950 U6445-900 U6445-960 U6449-900 U6450-900 U6451-900 U6455-900 Only those Hoover Self-Propelled Upright Vacuum Cleaners manufactured between May 1998 and November 1999 are included in this recall. The recalled models include serial numbers 0598xxxxxxxx through 1199xxxxxxxx, with the first four digits of the serial number indicating the month and year of production (e.g., 0598xxxxxxxx is May 1998).

What is the remedy for recall #05156?

The CPSC remedy for recall #05156 is 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.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.

I sell this product on Shopify. What do I need to do?

If you sell CPSC, Maytag Corp. Announce Recall of Hoover Self-Propelled Upright Vacuum Cleaners on Shopify, stop selling the affected units immediately, notify customers who purchased them, and consider whether you have a Section 15(b) reporting obligation to the CPSC. RecallDocket helps Shopify merchants identify affected SKUs and prepare the required safety report.

Where is the official CPSC notice for this recall?

The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2005/CPSC-Maytag-Corp-Announce-Recall-of-Hoover-Self-Propelled-Upright-Vacuum-Cleaners-. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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