HMI Industries Floor Cleaners recall: Burn Hazard
HMI Industries Recalls Floor Cleaners Due to Burn Hazard
Why was HMI Industries Floor Cleaners recalled?
The recalled cleaners' wiring can overheat, causing electrical arcing and melting. This poses a burn hazard to consumers.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should stop using the recalled floor cleaners immediately and contact the firm to arrange for a free repair at an authorized repair center. 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
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.
- Product
- Majestic 360 Floor Cleaners
- Company
- HMI Industries Inc., of Strongsville, Ohio
- Quantity
- About 44,000
- Sold at
- Independent distributors nationwide from September 2004 through August 2006 for about $1800.
- Recall date
- April 29, 2009
- Incidents / injuries
- HMI has received 40 reports of overheating and damage to carpets. No injuries have been reported.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product 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.