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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
, H9 z/ O( m3 n: PApril 29, 2009, T+ `; ~5 \2 [- \
Release #09-204
( {% Z0 ]4 l9 g% U6 g( e; J3 wHMI Industries Recalls Floor Cleaners Due to Burn Hazard$ W- O9 ?: Y7 H' G: P8 D8 |
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. : y' s# n& j2 T0 I
Name of Product: 揗ajestic 360?Floor Cleaners
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2 z8 G F# B+ w4 |Units: About 44,000
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Manufacturer: HMI Industries Inc., of Strongsville, Ohio7 {6 o3 @5 _; H9 R# y Z
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Hazard: The recalled cleaners wiring can overheat, causing electrical arcing and melting. This poses a burn hazard to consumers.2 ^: f! W- ^" q! X I' F% ~
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Incidents/Injuries: HMI has received 40 reports of overheating and damage to carpets. No injuries have been reported.9 Y( w2 Q9 P. k# V% i1 [& Y
5 h8 s2 Z. x2 @1 h. _# i/ b$ PDescription: The recalled floor cleaner is a black-colored, canister-style vacuum with a powered floor tool. The words ajestic 360?and ILTERQUEEN are printed on a label located on the unit.
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% w1 N0 J' Q9 m. hSold through: Independent distributors nationwide from September 2004 through August 2006 for about $1800.
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Manufactured in: United States
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# v q% p" R; q1 K9 I' O) v# ERemedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled floor cleaners immediately and contact the firm to arrange for a free repair at an authorized repair center. |
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