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Hoover Recalls 142,000 Vacuums Due to Fire Hazard

By Paul Napoli

February 9, 2011

Risk of fire and shock prompts recall of Hoover WindTunnel Canister Vacuums.

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced today that Hoover Inc., of Glenwillow, OH has voluntarily recalled 142,000 WindTunnel Canister Vacuums because the company received 69 reports of overheating or electrical malfunction. One incident resulted in fire and smoke damage and two reports involved damage to user's carpet. One minor injury occurred.

According to the manufacturer, the power cord between the power nozzle and the wand connector on these units can short circuit, posing fire and shock hazards to users. This may happen even if a consumer turns the vacuum off and leaves it plugged into an electrical outlet.

The silver and black Hoover WindTunnel Canister Vacuums affected by this recall are model #S3755 and the following serial numbers.

Affected Model Serial Numbers (First Four Digits):

	Year
Month	2003	2004	2005	2006	2007	2008
Jan	x	0104	0105	0106	0107	0108
Feb	0203	0204	0205	0206	0207	0208
Mar	0303	0304	0305	0306	0307	0308
April	0403	0404	0405	0406	0407	0408
May	0503	0504	0505	0506	0507	0508
June	0603	0604	0605	0606	0607	x
July	0703	0704	0705	0706	0707	x
Aug	0803	0804	0805	0806	0807	x
Sept	0903	0904	0905	0906	0907	x
Oct	1003	1004	1005	1006	1007	x
Nov	1103	1104	1105	1106	1107	x
Dec	1203	1204	1205	1206	1207	x

Consumers may have purchase this vacuum at Mass merchandisers, department stores and independent vacuum retailers nationwide and online from March 2003 to December 2008 for between $250 and $280. They can find the model and manufacturing date code on the product data label located on the lower rear part of the vacuum.

Anyone with this recalled vacuum should stop using it immediately and call Hoover Inc. at (888) 564-2066. The manufacturer will send a carton and self-addressed, prepaid label in which to return the nozzle and hose to the repair center, who will fix the power nozzle and hose and ship it back to the consumer at no charge.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Paul Napoli

Full post as published by New York City Personal Injury Lawyer on February 09, 2011 (boomark / email).