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“Majestic 360” Floor Cleaner (Vacuum)
- Starting date:
- October 29, 2009
- Posting date:
- October 29, 2009
- Type of communication:
- Consumer Product Recall
- Subcategory:
- Household Items
- Source of recall:
- Health Canada
- Issue:
- Flammability Hazard
- Audience:
- General Public
- Identification number:
- RA-500002132
Affected products
"Majestic 360" Floor Cleaner (Vacuum)
Product description
This recall involves the Majestic 360 floor cleaner, which is a black, canister-style vacuum with a powered floor tool. The words "Majestic 360" and "FilterQueen" are printed on a label on the unit.
Hazard identified
The wiring of the recalled cleaners can overheat, causing electrical arcing and melting, and posing a burn hazard to consumers.
Health Canada has not received any reports of incidents or injuries related to the use of these cleaners.
Number sold
Approximately 3,000 of the recalled floor cleaners were sold by various independent distributors across Canada.
Time period sold
The recalled cleaners were sold from September 2004 to August 2006.
Place of origin
Manufactured in the United States.
Companies
- Manufacturer
-
HMI Industries Inc.
Strongsville
Ohio
UNITED STATES
Tel: 1-800-566-5606
What you should do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled floor cleaners and contact HMI Industries to arrange for a free repair at an authorized repair centre.
For more information, consumers may contact HMI Industries at 1-800-566-5606 between 9 AM to 5 PM ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's web site.
Consumers may also view the recall notice on the [NJS_FILE:2659ba92-a47a-4cae-bd1a-66c65470d2b3:aa12fe93-4e52-46b5-b87f-8e9a10082de9] web site.