Reported Sep 13, 2016
BLACK+DECKER™ Recalls Electric Blower/Vacuum/Mulchers Due to Laceration Hazard
BLACK+DECKER (U.S.) Inc. of Towson, Md.
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 product and contact BLACK+DECKER for a free repair kit, which includes a replacement fan cover.
Firm 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.
What it looks like
Is this the product you have?
- BLACK+DECKER electric blower/vacuum/mulchers
- Amount recalled
- About 560,000 (in addition, about 20,000 were sold in Canada)
Where it was sold
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..
Why it was recalled
Stop using this product now
The fan cover can unlatch unexpectedly, posing a laceration hazard.
Using this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.
Reports so far: BLACK+DECKER has received four reports of the fan covers unexpectedly coming off and consumers receiving finger lacerations from contact with the fan.
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