HMI Industries · Recalled
HMI Industries Recalls Floor Cleaners Due to Burn Hazard
The recalled cleaners' wiring can overheat, causing electrical arcing and melting. This poses a burn hazard to consumers.
- Units
- About 44,000
- Reports
- 40
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $1,800
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
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.
The file
- Sold at
- Independent distributors nationwide from September 2004 through August 2006 for about $1800.
- Product type
- Cleaners/Cleaning Products
- Made in
- United States
- Recalled by
- HMI Industries Inc., of Strongsville, Ohio
Incident log
HMI has received 40 reports of overheating and damage to carpets. No injuries have been reported.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should stop using the recalled floor cleaners immediately and contact the firm to arrange for a free repair at an authorized repair center.
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
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
Notice first dated APR 29 2009; last revised MAY 23 2014.