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Maytag Corp. Announces Recall of over Half a Million Hoover Self-Propelled Upright Vacuum Cleaners
On April 14, 2005 Maytag Corp. of North Canton, Ohio (Hoover is wholly owned by Maytag) announced the recall of about 636,000 Hoover Self-Propelled Upright Vacuum Cleaners due to reports of defective on/off switches that can overheat the handle and tool holder areas of the Vacuum cleaner, resulting in a fire hazard. Consumers are urged to stop using the recalled models and to contact Maytag/Hoover for instruction on obtaining a free repair.
Maytag has reported 249 reports of the Vacuum cleaners overheating which caused handles to smoke, melt and catch fire. In one instance a minor burn injury was reported.
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).
Manufactured in the United States, the vacuum cleaners were sold at department stores, general retailers, hardware and floor care retailers nationwide from May 1998 through July 2000, for between $259 and $279 each.
Maytag has reported 249 reports of the Vacuum cleaners overheating which caused handles to smoke, melt and catch fire. In one instance a minor burn injury was reported.
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).
Manufactured in the United States, the vacuum cleaners were sold at department stores, general retailers, hardware and floor care retailers nationwide from May 1998 through July 2000, for between $259 and $279 each.
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If you encountered a situation where a Maytag/Hoover vacuum cleaner caught fire resulting in property damage or injury, please complete the form below and a lawyer will review your complaint in consideration of a potential legal action.Published on Jul-11-05