Hoover Recalls Upright Vacuum Cleaners Due to Fire and Shock Hazards

Active Recall Announced May 27, 2010 CPSC #10248

Quick answer

Hoover Recalls Upright Vacuum Cleaners Due to Fire and Shock Hazards is CPSC recall #10248, announced on May 27, 2010. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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. The remedy is consumers should immediately stop using the recalled vacuum cleaners and contact hoover for a free repair.. Affected brand: Hoover Inc..

Hazard

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.

Affected products

Hoover® WindTunnel T-Series™ Bagless Upright Vacuum Cleaners with Cord Rewind Feature

Recalled brands

Hoover Inc.

Remedy

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

Recall date

May 27, 2010

Categories

Vacuum Cleaners/Sweepers

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #10248?

CPSC recall #10248 covers Hoover Recalls Upright Vacuum Cleaners Due to Fire and Shock Hazards, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on May 27, 2010. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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.

What is the remedy for recall #10248?

The CPSC remedy for recall #10248 is consumers should immediately stop using the recalled vacuum cleaners and contact hoover for a free repair.. 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 Hoover Recalls Upright Vacuum Cleaners Due to Fire and Shock Hazards 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/2010/httpwwwcpscgovcpscpubprerelprhtml1010248html. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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