HMI Industries Filterqueen Majestic 360 Floor Cleaners
Description: HMI Industries Recalls Floor Cleaners Due to Burn Hazard NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 29, 2009 Release #09-204 Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 566-5606 CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 HMI Industries Recalls Floor Cleaners Due to Burn Hazard WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Name of Product: “Majestic 360” Floor Cleaners Units: About 44,000 Manufacturer: HMI Industries Inc., of Strongsville, Ohio Hazard: The recalled cleaners’ wiring can overheat, causing electrical arcing and melting. This poses a burn hazard to consumers. Incidents/Injuries: HMI has received 40 reports of overheating and damage to carpets. No injuries have been reported. Description: The recalled floor cleaner is a black-colored, canister-style vacuum with a powered floor tool. The words “Majestic 360” and “FILTERQUEEN” are printed on a label located on the unit. Sold through: Independent distributors nationwide from September 2004 through August 2006 for about $1800. Manufactured in: United States Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled floor cleaners immediately and contact the firm to arrange for a free repair at an authorized repair center. Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact HMI Industries at (800) 566-5606 between 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s Web site at www.Filterqueen.com [Learn More]
HMI Industries Filterqueen Majestic 360 Floor Cleaners Recall Information
Country of Origin | United States |
Recall Date | 04/29/2009 |
Recall ID | 5234 |
Recall Number | 09204 |
Product Type | Vacuum Cleaners/Sweepers |
Hazard | Burn - Not Fire-Related |
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