Hoover® WindTunnel Bagless Canister Vacuums

Product description

This recall involves the Hoover^® WindTunnel Bagless Canister Vacuums cleaners with model number S3755050. The vacuum is available in silver, and comes with a powered nozzle.

If the model number is S3755 on the label and the first four digits of the serial number are one of the numbers listed in the chart below, then the vacuum is included in this recall.

Month	Year
	2003	2004	2005	2006	2007	2008
January	x	0104	0105	0106	0107	0108
February	0203	0204	0205	0206	0207	0208
March	0303	0304	0305	0306	0307	0308
April	0403	0404	0405	0406	0407	0408
May	0503	0504	0505	0506	0507	0508
June	0603	0604	0605	0606	0607	X
July	0703	0704	0705	0706	0707	X
August	0803	0804	0805	0806	0807	X
September	0903	0904	0905	0906	0907	X
October	1003	1004	1005	1006	1007	X
November	1103	1104	1105	1106	1107	X
December	1203	1204	1205	1206	1207	X

If the product is still in the carton, an affected product can be identified by the model number located in the lower right front panel of the carton and the carton date code may be found on lower back panel of the carton.

The six digits of the carton date code represent the Month, Day & Year of Manufacture (MMDDYY). All models with carton date codes for the years 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007 (last two digits are 03, 04, 05, 06, 07) are affected. Models with carton date codes for January through May 2008 are also affected (01DD08, 02DD08, 03DD08, 04DD08, 05DD08).

Hazard identified

The power cord between the powered nozzle and the wand can short-circuit posing a fire and shock hazard to consumers. This condition can occur even if the vacuum has been turned off but left plugged in.

In the United States and Canada, Hoover has received 69 reports (8 of which were reported in Canada) of overheating or electrical malfunction, including one report of fire and smoke damage, and two reports (one of which was reported in Canada) of carpet damage. There has been one report of minor injury.

Health Canada has not received any reports of incidents or injuries related to the use of these vacuum cleaners.

Number sold

Approximately 35,662 units of the recalled vacuum cleaners were sold at various retailers and dealers across Canada.

Time period sold

The recalled vacuum cleaners were sold from March 2003 to December 2008.

Place of origin

Manufactured in China.

Companies

Manufacturer

Hoover Inc.
Glenwillow
Ohio
UNITED STATES
Tel: 1-888-564-2066