CPSC, Maytag Corp. Announce Recall of Hoover Self-Propelled Upright Vacuum Cleaners
CPSC recall 05156. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The recalled vacuums have defective on-off switches that can overheat the handle and toolholder areas of the vacuum, resulting in a fire hazard.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
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.
CPSC recall 05156 has the recall date 14 Apr 2005. The notice names the firm Hoover Co., of North Canton, Ohio (Hoover Co. is part of the Maytag Corp.). The recall has about 636,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2005 has 14,000 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
The hazard and the remedy are at the top of the page. Each quotation is the text of CPSC.
| Incidents and 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. |
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| Units | 636,000 |
| 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 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). |
| Product | Hoover Self-Propelled Upright Vacuum Cleaners, About 636,000, Vacuum Cleaners/Sweepers |
| Sold at | Household appliance and floorcare retailers nationwide, from May 1998 through July 2000, for between $259 and $279. |
| Manufacturer | Hoover Co., of North Canton, Ohio (Hoover Co. is part of the Maytag Corp.) |
| Made in | United States |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 636,000Median of 2005: 14,000
- CPSC recalls of 2005
- 323
- Recalls of 2005 with one of the same hazards
- 25%
- Recalls of 2005 in the category Vacuum Cleaners/Sweepers
- 1%
- Recalls on the register that name Hoover Co., of North Canton, Ohio (Hoover Co. is part of the Maytag Corp.)
- 1
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- CPSC recall notice 05156The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 05156. https://recallregister.com/product/2914-cpsc-maytag-corp-announce-recall-of-hoover-self-propelled-upright-vacu/. 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 05156 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
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.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Household appliance and floorcare retailers nationwide, from May 1998 through July 2000, for between $259 and $279.
- How many units are in CPSC recall 05156?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 636,000
- Where was the product made?
- The CPSC notice gives:
United States