CPSC, Maytag Corp. Announce Recall of Hoover Self-Propelled Upright Vacuum Cleaners
⚠ Critical Alert — Stop Using Immediately
This product has been flagged with severe risks (fire or burn). Stop using it now and contact the brand or CPSC for a refund, repair, or replacement.
CPSC Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2914.
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).
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2914.
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.
✅ What you should do
- Stop using the product if you own it.
- Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
- Contact Household Appliance And Floorcare Retailers Nationwide, From May 1998 Through July 2000, For Between $259 And $279. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
- For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
- If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to CPSC.
Consumer Contact (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2914.
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
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Household Appliance And Floorcare Retailers Nationwide, From May 1998 Through July 2000, For Between $259 And $279. Recall FAQ
Household Appliance And Floorcare Retailers Nationwide, From May 1998 Through July 2000, For Between $259 And $279. is the subject of a consumer products recall: CPSC, Maytag Corp. Announce Recall of Hoover Self-Propelled Upright Vacuum Cleaners. The notice was published on April 14, 2005 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 636,000 units are potentially affected.