HMI Industries Recalls Floor Cleaners Due to Burn Hazard

WASHINGTON, April 29 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- 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.

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Name of product: "Majestic 360" Floor Cleaners

Units: About 44,000

Manufacturer: HMI Industries Inc., of Strongsville, Ohio

Hazard: The recalled cleaners' wiring can overheat, causing electrical arcing
and melting. This poses a burn hazard to consumers.

Incidents/Injuries: HMI has received 40 reports of overheating and damage to
carpets. No injuries have been reported.

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.

Sold through: Independent distributors nationwide from September 2004 through
August 2006 for about $1800.

Manufactured in:United States

Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled floor cleaners immediately
and contact the firm to arrange for a free repair at an authorized repair
center.

Consumer 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.

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Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 566-5606
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908

SOURCE U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, +1-301-504-7908