[{"RecallID":9781,"RecallNumber":"24039","RecallDate":"2023-12-07T00:00:00","Description":"This recall involves models UK30500 and UK30500PC of the Oreck Discover Upright Vacuum. Impacted vacuums also have serial numbers that begin with AJ2226, AJ2227, AJ2228, AJ2229, AJ2230, AJ2231, and AJ2232. The model and serial number are printed on a silver data label on the bottom of the vacuum. The vacuum is silver and black with \"Oreck\" and \"Discover\" printed on the front.","URL":"https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2024/Oreck-Discover-Upright-Vacuums-Recalled-by-TTI-Floor-Care-Due-to-Electrical-Shock-Hazard","Title":"Oreck Discover Upright Vacuums Recalled by TTI Floor Care Due to Electrical Shock Hazard","ConsumerContact":"Oreck toll-free at 888-383-7000 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday, or online at www.oreck.com/pages/recall or www.oreck.com and click on \"Product Recall\" at the bottom of the page for more information.","LastPublishDate":"2023-12-07T00:00:00","Products":[{"Name":"Oreck Discover Upright Vacuums","Description":"","Model":"","Type":"","CategoryID":"","NumberOfUnits":"About 6,200"}],"Inconjunctions":[],"Images":[{"URL":"https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Oreck.jpg","Caption":"Recalled Oreck Discover Upright Vacuum"}],"Injuries":[{"Name":"The firm has received 41 reports of a prong detaching from its plug. No injuries have been reported."}],"Manufacturers":[],"Retailers":[{"Name":"Independent Oreck dealers nationwide and online at www.acmetools.com, www.amazon.com, www.homedepot.com, and www.oreck.com from September 2022 through September 2023 for about $600.","CompanyID":""}],"Importers":[{"Name":"Royal Appliance Mfg. Co., d/b/a TTI Floor Care North America, of Charlotte, North Carolina","CompanyID":""}],"Distributors":[],"SoldAtLabel":null,"ManufacturerCountries":[{"Country":"China"}],"ProductUPCs":[],"Hazards":[{"Name":"The vacuum's electric cord plug prong can detach and remain in an electrical outlet when the vacuum is unplugged. This poses an electrical shock hazard to consumers.","HazardType":"","HazardTypeID":""}],"Remedies":[{"Name":"Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled vacuums and contact Oreck or their local Oreck dealer for instructions on how to obtain a free repair. To locate the nearest authorized dealer, go to \"Find Your Local Store\" at www.oreck.com."}],"RemedyOptions":[{"Option":"Repair"}]},{"RecallID":243,"RecallNumber":"10248","RecallDate":"2010-05-27T00:00:00","Description":"This recall involves Hoover® WindTunnel T-Series™ Bagless Upright vacuum cleaners with the cord rewind feature. This feature enables the cord to wind inside the vacuum for storage. The following model numbers and manufacturing codes are included in the recall. Model Numbers UH70110 UH70120 UH70200 UH70205 UH70210 Manufacturing code ends with H09A I09A J09A K09A. Vacuums with the manufacturing code K09A followed by a green dot are not included in this recall. Vacuum cleaners with the cord rewind feature sold after November 2009 and with any other manufacturing code are not included in this recall. The model number and manufacturing code can be found on a label on the lower rear part of the vacuum cleaner.","URL":"https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2010/httpwwwcpscgovcpscpubprerelprhtml1010248html","Title":"Hoover Recalls Upright Vacuum Cleaners Due to Fire and Shock Hazards","ConsumerContact":"For additional information, contact Hoover toll-free at (888) 891-2054 between 8 a.m. and 7 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.hoover.com/tseriesrewindrecall","LastPublishDate":"2014-05-23T00:00:00","Products":[{"Name":"Hoover® WindTunnel T-Series™ Bagless Upright Vacuum Cleaners with Cord Rewind Feature","Description":"","Model":"","Type":"Vacuum Cleaners/Sweepers","CategoryID":"2216","NumberOfUnits":"About 108,000"}],"Inconjunctions":[],"Images":[{"URL":"https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/9301d24812684e219db269b0005b7132.jpg","Caption":"Recalled vacuum cleaner and label on its lower back"}],"Injuries":[{"Name":"Hoover has received three reports of minor burns to carpet and furniture and one report of a minor burn to a consumer's hand."}],"Manufacturers":[],"Retailers":[{"Name":"Mass merchandisers, department stores and independent vacuum retailers nationwide and online from August 2009 through May 2010 for between $100 and $160.","CompanyID":""}],"Importers":[{"Name":"Hoover Inc., of Glenwillow, Ohio","CompanyID":""}],"Distributors":[],"SoldAtLabel":null,"ManufacturerCountries":[{"Country":"Mexico"}],"ProductUPCs":[],"Hazards":[{"Name":"The power cord is not properly routed or securely seated in the cord rewind assembly allowing the power cord to be pulled loose. This poses fire and shock hazards.","HazardType":"","HazardTypeID":""}],"Remedies":[{"Name":"Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled vacuum cleaners and contact Hoover for a free repair."}],"RemedyOptions":[]},{"RecallID":2914,"RecallNumber":"05156","RecallDate":"2005-04-14T00:00:00","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: 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).","URL":"https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2005/CPSC-Maytag-Corp-Announce-Recall-of-Hoover-Self-Propelled-Upright-Vacuum-Cleaners-","Title":"CPSC, Maytag Corp. Announce Recall of Hoover Self-Propelled Upright Vacuum Cleaners","ConsumerContact":"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","LastPublishDate":"2024-09-30T00:00:00","Products":[{"Name":"Hoover Self-Propelled Upright Vacuum Cleaners","Description":"","Model":"","Type":"Vacuum Cleaners/Sweepers","CategoryID":"2216","NumberOfUnits":"About 636,000"}],"Inconjunctions":[],"Images":[{"URL":"https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/37f50e79d40547fa86ffc706e3fa58c7.jpg","Caption":"Recalled Vacuum Cleaner"},{"URL":"https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/c3a238803a26494c9e90528cdfa01026.jpg","Caption":"Vacuum Cleaner Back Label"}],"Injuries":[{"Name":"Maytag 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."}],"Manufacturers":[{"Name":"Hoover Co., of North Canton, Ohio (Hoover Co. is part of the Maytag Corp.)","CompanyID":""}],"Retailers":[{"Name":"Household appliance and floorcare retailers nationwide, from May 1998 through July 2000, for between $259 and $279.","CompanyID":""}],"Importers":[],"Distributors":[],"SoldAtLabel":null,"ManufacturerCountries":[{"Country":"United States"}],"ProductUPCs":[],"Hazards":[{"Name":"The recalled vacuums have defective on-off switches that can overheat the handle and toolholder areas of the vacuum, resulting in a fire hazard.","HazardType":"","HazardTypeID":""}],"Remedies":[{"Name":"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."}],"RemedyOptions":[]},{"RecallID":6221,"RecallNumber":"99017","RecallDate":"1998-11-10T00:00:00","Description":"The Ponytail vacuums were sold under the following names: Genesis Prolux S/R Genesis LX Prolux Warehouse Genesis LXE Regency Prolux Special Edition Prolux Plus Only Electrolux upright vacuums with the cord coming out of the very top of the handle are included in this recall. \"Electrolux\" and the model name are written on each vacuum.","URL":"https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/1999/CPSC-Electrolux-Announce-Recall-to-Repair-Top-Corded-Vacuum-Cleaners","Title":"CPSC, Electrolux Announce Recall to Repair Top-Corded Vacuum Cleaners","ConsumerContact":"For more information and to find the Electrolux store nearest to you, call Electrolux at (800) 896-9756 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. EST Monday through Friday.","LastPublishDate":"2026-10-22T00:00:00","Products":[{"Name":"Ponytail Top-Corded Handle Upright Vacuum Cleaners","Description":"","Model":"","Type":"Vacuum Cleaners/Sweepers","CategoryID":"2216","NumberOfUnits":"About 226,000"}],"Inconjunctions":[],"Images":[{"URL":"https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Ponytail-vacuum.jpeg","Caption":"Electrolux Ponytail Vacuum Cleaner"}],"Injuries":[{"Name":"Electrolux is aware of at least 75 reports of the cords on these vacuums breaking or the casing around the cord exposing wires. About half of these incidents reportedly resulted in burns or shocks to users. Of these reports, there were 11 serious injuries which included consumers suffering second or third degree burns, shocks, or a combination of these injuries."}],"Manufacturers":[{"Name":"Electrolux, L.L.C., of Atlanta, Ga.","CompanyID":""}],"Retailers":[{"Name":"Most of these vacuums were sold through direct sales and retail stores, including Sam's Club, Service Merchandise and Macy's, between May 1991 and September 1993 for between $150 and $550, depending on the model and accessories. Some vacuums were sold directly to corporate customers.","CompanyID":""}],"Importers":[],"Distributors":[],"SoldAtLabel":null,"ManufacturerCountries":[],"ProductUPCs":[],"Hazards":[{"Name":"The power cords on these vacuums extend out of the very top of the handle, and the cord is often used as an extension of the handle. The power cord can break inside the handle or the casing around the cord can break, and cause shocks or burns to the user's hand. Even when there is no apparent breaking of the casing around the cord, these vacuums can still cause injuries.","HazardType":"","HazardTypeID":""}],"Remedies":[{"Name":"Consumers should immediately stop using these vacuums, and return them to an Electrolux store for a free repair. The handle on the vacuum will be replaced with a new model handle."}],"RemedyOptions":[]}]