Hoover Recalls WindTunnel Canister Vacuums Due to Fire and Shock Hazards
CPSC recall 11124. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The power cord between the power nozzle and the wand connector can short-circuit posing fire and shock hazards to consumers. This condition can occur even if the vacuum has been turned off but left plugged in.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled vacuum cleaners and contact Hoover for a free repair.
CPSC recall 11124 has the recall date 9 Feb 2011. The notice names the firm Hoover. The recall has about 142,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2011 has 12,000 units. This register puts the recall under 2 hazards. The first is Fire. CPSC gives the product type Vacuum Cleaners.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | Hoover has received 69 reports of overheating or electrical malfunction, including one report of fire and smoke damage, and two reports of carpet damage. There has been one report of a minor injury. |
|---|---|
| Units | 142,000 |
| Remedy options | Repair |
| Description | This recall involves the Hoover WindTunnel Bagless Canister Vacuum model S3755. The vacuum is silver and black in color, and comes with a power nozzle. The model number can be found on a label on the bottom of the canister. |
| Product | Hoover® WindTunnel Canister Vacuums, About 142,000, Vacuum Cleaners |
| Sold at | Mass merchandisers, department stores and independent vacuum retailers nationwide and online from March 2003 to December 2008 for between $250 and $280. |
| Importer | Hoover Inc |
| Made in | China |
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- Hazard: Fire
- Hazard: Electric shock
- Category: Vacuum Cleaners
- CPSC recalls of 2011
The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 142,000Median of 2011: 12,000
- CPSC recalls of 2011
- 313
- Recalls of 2011 with one of the same hazards
- 28%
- Recalls of 2011 in the category Vacuum Cleaners
- 0%
- Recalls on the register that name Hoover
- 2
Other recalls of the firm
| Date | Recall |
|---|---|
| 27 May 2010 | Hoover Recalls Upright Vacuum Cleaners Due to Fire and Shock Hazards |
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 11124The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 11124. https://recallregister.com/product/588-hoover-recalls-windtunnel-canister-vacuums-due-to-fire-and-shock-hazar/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
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- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
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- 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 11124 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
Hoover has received 69 reports of overheating or electrical malfunction, including one report of fire and smoke damage, and two reports of carpet damage. There has been one report of a minor injury.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Mass merchandisers, department stores and independent vacuum retailers nationwide and online from March 2003 to December 2008 for between $250 and $280.
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 11124?
- CPSC lists 1 remedy option:
Repair
- How many units are in CPSC recall 11124?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 142,000