AAFES RECALL NO.
05-022 |
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| DISTRIBUTION: Worldwide
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with
Hoover Co. of North Canton, Ohio is voluntarily recalls Hoover
Self-Propelled Upright Vacuum Cleaners. Consumers should stop using
recalled product immediately. Incidents/Injuries: Maytag Corporation (Parent company of Hoover CO.) has received 249 reports of vacuums overheating, which caused the handle area to smoke, melt or catch fire. One minor burn injury requiring no medical attention was reported. Description: 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:
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). Sold at: AAFES & Household appliance and floorcare retailers nationwide from May 1998 through July 2000. 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. Customer Contact: Call Maytag Corp. toll-free at (800) 250-6075 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firms’ Web sites at www.maytag.com or www.hoover.com Overseas Customers: In addition to the above listed contacts they may contact Mr. Dale Reeder by FAX, (641)-787-8204 to receive any additional instructions. Home
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