Product recall · February 9, 2011

Hoover Recalls WindTunnel Canister Vacuums Due to Fire and Shock Hazards

Recall number 11124 · About 142,000 · All Hoover recalls

Hazard: The power cord between the power nozzle and the wand connector can short-circuit posing fire and shock hazards to consumers. This condition can occur even if the vacuum has been turned off but left plugged in.

What to do: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled vacuum cleaners and contact Hoover for a free repair.

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Recalled product: Hoover® WindTunnel Canister Vacuums
Recall number
11124
Announced
Product
Hoover® WindTunnel Canister Vacuums
Importer
Hoover Inc., of Glenwillow, Ohio
Made in
China
Affected products
This recall involves the Hoover WindTunnel Bagless Canister Vacuum model S3755. The vacuum is silver and black in color, and comes with a power nozzle. The model number can be found on a label on the bottom of the canister.
Units
About 142,000
Incidents / injuries
Hoover has received 69 reports of overheating or electrical malfunction, including one report of fire and smoke damage, and two reports of carpet damage. There has been one report of a minor injury.
Sold at
Mass merchandisers, department stores and independent vacuum retailers nationwide and online from March 2003 to December 2008 for between $250 and $280.
Consumer contact
For additional information, contact Hoover toll-free at (888) 564-2066 between 8 a.m. and 7 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s website at www.hoover.com/windtunnelcanisterrecall
Source
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall notice 11124
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What to do if you own this product

  • Stop using the product if the notice tells you to.
  • Find the model number, serial number or date code on the product and compare it with the notice.
  • Contact the company using the details above for the refund, repair or replacement.
  • Report an injury or a safety problem at SaferProducts.gov.

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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recalls database. Recall data last checked against the CPSC database on November 9, 2026. Savings Ahead is not affiliated with the CPSC or the companies named; always follow the official notice. Found a mistake? See our corrections policy.