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Upright Vacuum Cleaners Recalled By Hoover

By Chrissie Cole

Hoover Inc., in cooperation with the CPSC, announced a voluntary recall of select Hoover WindTunnel vacuum cleaners due to a defect involving the power cord, which poses a fire and shock hazard.

To this date, the company has received three reports of minor burns to furniture and carpet and one report of a minor burn to a consumer's hand.

The recall involves more than 108,000 Hoover WindTunnel Series Bagless Upright Vacuum Cleaners with the cord rewind feature. Below is a list of affected model numbers.

Model Numbers	Manufacturing code ends with...
UH70110 UH70120 UH70200 UH70205 UH70210	H09A I09A J09A K09A

The recalled vacuums were sold at department stores, mass merchandisers and independent vacuum cleaners nationwide and online from August 2009 through May 2010.

Consumers are advised to stop using the recalled vacuums and to contact Hoover for a free repair.

Consumer Information: Call Hoover toll-free at (888) 891-2054, or visit their Web site at www.hoover.com/tseriesrewindrecall.

Hoover has provided a video for those that may need assistance in identifying affected vacuums. Or you can view several photos on their Web site.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Chrissie Cole

Full post as published by New York City Personal Injury Lawyer on May 27, 2010 (boomark / email).