CPSC2016-09-13

BLACK+DECKER™ Recalls Electric Blower/Vacuum/Mulchers Due to Laceration Hazard

BLACK+DECKER (U.S.) Inc., of Towson, Md.

Product photos

Recalled BLACK+DECKER blower/vacuum/mulcher model BV5600

Locations of model number and type number

Packaging for the BLACK+DECKER model BV5600

Hazard

The fan cover can unlatch unexpectedly, posing a laceration hazard.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled product and contact BLACK+DECKER for a free repair kit, which includes a replacement fan cover.

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.

Affected count

About 560,000 (in addition, about 20,000 were sold in Canada)

Injuries reported

BLACK+DECKER has received four reports of the fan covers unexpectedly coming off and consumers receiving finger lacerations from contact with the fan.

Manufactured in

China

Remedy type

Repair

Products

BLACK+DECKER electric blower/vacuum/mulchers

Consumer contact

BLACK+DECKER toll-free at 866-937-9805 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online atwww.blackanddecker.com and click on Safety Recalls for more information. Consumers can also email the firm at recall@sbdinc.com.

Official notice

https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2016/BLACK-DECKER-Recalls-Electric-Blower-Vacuum-Mulchers

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