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CPSC, Maytag Corp. Announce Recall of Hoover Self-Propelled Upright Vacuum CleanersWASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.Name of Product: Hoover Self-Propelled Upright Vacuum Cleaners Units: About 636,000 Manufacturer: Hoover Co., of North Canton, Ohio. Hoover Co. is part of the Maytag Corp. Hazard: The recalled vacuums have defective on-off switches that can overheat the handle and toolholder areas of the vacuum, resulting in a fire hazard. Incidents/Injuries: 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. 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 Safety Recalls,
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