CPSC2016-03-28
Additional Injuries Prompt Reannouncement of Fiskars Recall of Bypass Lopper Shears Due to Laceration Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Home Depot
Fiskars Brands Inc., of Madison, Wis.
Hazard
The lopper handles can break when attempting to cut branches, posing a risk of serious injury and laceration.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled lopper shears and contact Fiskars to receive a free replacement lopper.
Sold at
Home Depot stores nationwide and online at HomeDepot.com from May 2011 through June 2014 for about $40.
Affected count
About 277,000 (in addition, 11,000 were sold in Canada)
Injuries reported
The firm has received a total of 33 reports of incidents, of which 10 occurred after the October 2014 recall announcement. The reports include pinched fingers, bruising and injuries to the head and face, some required stitches.
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Replace
Products
Fiskars® 32-Inch Bypass Lopper Shears
Consumer contact
Fiskars toll-free at 855-544-0151 anytime or visit Fiskars' website at www2.fiskars.com and click on "Product Notifications" for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2016/Additional-Injuries-Prompt-Reannouncement-of-Fiskars-Recall-of-Bypass-Lopper-ShearsDon't want to check this manually?
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