CPSC recall 05156

Hoover Self-Propelled Upright Vacuum Cleaners

• CPSC
• unknown
• Published 2024-09-30

On 2024-09-30 the CPSC announced a recall of Hoover Self-Propelled Upright Vacuum Cleaners by Hoover Of North Canton Ohio Hoover Is Part Of The Maytag, citing the recalled vacuums have defective on-off switches that can overheat the handle and toolholder areas of the vacuum, resulting in a fire hazard.

Read the official CPSC notice

Product

Hoover Self-Propelled Upright Vacuum Cleaners | 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).

Reason

The recalled vacuums have defective on-off switches that can overheat the handle and toolholder areas of the vacuum, resulting in a fire hazard.

Status history

No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC. Current status: unknown.

Source

Official record: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2005/CPSC-Maytag-Corp-Announce-Recall-of-Hoover-Self-Propelled-Upright-Vacuum-Cleaners-

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