Name of Product: BLACK+DECKER electric blower/vacuum/mulchers
Hazard: The fan cover can unlatch unexpectedly, posing a laceration hazard.
Remedy: Repair
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled product and contact BLACK+DECKER for a free repair kit, which includes a replacement fan cover.
Consumer Contact: BLACK+DECKER toll-free at 866-937-9805 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.blackanddecker.com and click on Safety Recalls for more information. Consumers can also email the firm at recall@sbdinc.com.
Photos Available At: http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/BLACK-DECKER-Recalls-Electric-Blower-Vacuum-Mulchers/
Units: About 560,000 (in addition, about 20,000 were sold in Canada)
Description: This recall involves BLACK+DECKER 3-in-1 electric blower/vacuum/mulchers with model numbers BV5600, BV6000 and BV6600. The model number and “Type 1” are printed on the name plate on the right side of the motor housing. Only “Type 1” blower/vacuum/mulchers are included in this recall. They are orange with black accents, a black fan cover and a two-speed switch. They were sold with a blower tube, a vacuum tube and a reusable collection bag. Model BV6600 also has a rake attachment.
Incidents/Injuries: BLACK+DECKER has received four reports of the fan covers unexpectedly coming off and consumers receiving finger lacerations from contact with the fan.
Sold at: Lowes and other stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com and other websites from May 2013 through September 2016 for between $70 and $90.
Importer/Distributor: BLACK+DECKER (U.S.) Inc., of Towson, Md.
Manufactured in: China
Note: Health Canada’s press release is available at http://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2016/60126r-eng.php