Reported Mar 28, 2016
Additional Injuries Prompt Reannouncement of Fiskars Recall of Bypass Lopper Shears Due to Laceration Hazard; Sold…
Fiskars Brands Inc. of Madison, Wis.
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.What you should do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled lopper shears and contact Fiskars to receive a free replacement lopper.
Firm 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.
What it looks like
Is this the product you have?
- Fiskars® 32-Inch Bypass Lopper Shears
- Amount recalled
- About 277,000 (in addition, 11,000 were sold in Canada)
Where it was sold
Sold at Home Depot stores nationwide and online at HomeDepot.com from May 2011 through June 2014 for about $40..
Why it was recalled
Stop using this product now
The lopper handles can break when attempting to cut branches, posing a risk of serious injury and laceration.
Using this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.
Reports so far: 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.
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