Hoover Recalls Upright Vacuum Cleaners Due to Fire and Shock Hazards
CPSC recall 10248. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
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, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled vacuum cleaners and contact Hoover for a free repair.
CPSC recall 10248 has the recall date 27 May 2010. The notice names the firm Hoover. The recall has about 108,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2010 has 8,400 units. This register puts the recall under 2 hazards. The first is Fire. CPSC gives the product type Vacuum Cleaners/Sweepers.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and 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. |
|---|---|
| Units | 108,000 |
| 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. |
| Product | Hoover® WindTunnel T-Series™ Bagless Upright Vacuum Cleaners with Cord Rewind Feature, About 108,000, Vacuum Cleaners/Sweepers |
| Sold at | Mass merchandisers, department stores and independent vacuum retailers nationwide and online from August 2009 through May 2010 for between $100 and $160. |
| Importer | Hoover Inc |
| Made in | Mexico |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 108,000Median of 2010: 8,400
- CPSC recalls of 2010
- 362
- Recalls of 2010 with one of the same hazards
- 25%
- Recalls of 2010 in the category Vacuum Cleaners/Sweepers
- 0%
- Recalls on the register that name Hoover
- 2
Other recalls of the firm
| Date | Recall |
|---|---|
| 9 Feb 2011 | Hoover Recalls WindTunnel Canister Vacuums Due to Fire and Shock Hazards |
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 10248The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 10248. https://recallregister.com/product/243-hoover-recalls-upright-vacuum-cleaners-due-to-fire-and-shock-hazards/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
- Source
- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
- Licence
- US government work, public domain
- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 10248 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
Hoover has received three reports of minor burns to carpet and furniture and one report of a minor burn to a consumer's hand.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Mass merchandisers, department stores and independent vacuum retailers nationwide and online from August 2009 through May 2010 for between $100 and $160.
- How many units are in CPSC recall 10248?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 108,000
- Where was the product made?
- The CPSC notice gives:
Mexico