Overheating Hoover vacuum cleaner

[DonKiddick]

I have recently bought a Hoover U2485 vacuum cleaner. It is the traditional bagged variety rather than bagless. It seems to work OK but gets quite hot very quickly and then cuts out after only a couple of minutes. The safety cut out eventually resets but then it works for another couple of minutes and cuts out again. I have changed the bag on a regular basis and also cleaned or replaced the front and back filters. I conclude that I have a faulty cleaner and want to bounce it back to Currys where I bought it. It is still well within its guarantee period but the Hoover instruction leaflet states that if I have a problem I should phone their customer service on a premium rate phone number and not take it back to the shop.
Questions:- Has anyone experienced this overheating problem - and cured it? Surely under the Sale of Goods Act it is the retailer who is responsible for the quality of goods sold.
Comments please!

[scotgal]

I think that you should take it back to Curry's since you bought it within the last 12 months. It's their problem and don't let them tell you otherwise.

[Whoever]

Yes, take it back to Currys. It is the responsbility of the retailer to sort out problems when equipment they have sold is not fit for purpose.