Hoover Recalls Upright Vacuum Cleaners Due to Fire and Shock Hazards
Source: CPSC Recall #10248
Recall Date
2010-05-27
Manufacturer
Hoover Inc., of Glenwillow, Ohio
Units Affected
About 108,000
Products Involved
Hoover® WindTunnel T-Series™ Bagless Upright Vacuum Cleaners with Cord Rewind Feature
Hazard
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.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled vacuum cleaners and contact Hoover for a free repair.
Reported Injuries
Hoover has received three reports of minor burns to carpet and furniture and one report of a minor burn to a consumer's hand.
Sold At
Mass merchandisers, department stores and independent vacuum retailers nationwide and online from August 2009 through May 2010 for between $100 and $160.
Manufactured In
Mexico
Full Recall 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.
Data source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) via SaferProducts.gov.
For the most current recall information, check directly with CPSC or the manufacturer.
Last verified: 2026-03-28