Black & Decker Recalls Blower/Vacuums for Fire Hazard
USBlack & Decker Recalls Blower/Vacuums for Fire Hazard
Recalling Firm: Black & Decker (U.S.) Inc., of Towson, Md.
Reason for Recall / Hazard
A loose connection between the blower/vac and an extension cord can cause overheating, posing a fire hazard.
Product Description & Identification
This recall involves Black & Decker model BV4000 Type 1 blower/vacs. The model and type number are printed on a name plate on the right side of the unit. The blower/vacs have an orange housing and a black blower assembly.
Affected Products
Black & Decker BV4000 Type 1 Blower/Vacs
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2007/Black--Decker-Recalls-BlowerVacuums-for-Fire-Hazard |
| Title | Black & Decker Recalls Blower/Vacuums for Fire Hazard |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/9a43da28465242b9811f2021395a5b3c.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled Blower/Vac |
| Hazards › Name | A loose connection between the blower/vac and an extension cord can cause overheating, posing a fire hazard. |
| Injuries › Name | Black & Decker has received 187 reports of smoking, melting and/or fire near the blower/vac's plug, including one report of a fire extending beyond the unit. Black & Decker has received seven reports of minor burns, none of which required medical treatment. |
| Products › Name | Black & Decker BV4000 Type 1 Blower/Vacs |
| Products › Type | Blowers |
| Products › Category I D | 1854 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 272,000 |
| Recall I D | 3461 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should stop using the blower/vacs immediately and contact Black & Decker for a free repair kit. |
| Retailers › Name | Costco, BJ's, Home Depot Expo Design Center, Lowe's and other stores nationwide, and by various on-line retailers, from September 2005 through July 2006 for between $400 and $1,400. |
| Recall Date | 2006-10-10T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall involves Black & Decker model BV4000 Type 1 blower/vacs. The model and type number are printed on a name plate on the right side of the unit. The blower/vacs have an orange housing and a black blower assembly. |
| Recall Number | 07005 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Black & Decker (U.S.) Inc., of Towson, Md. |
| Consumer Contact | For additional information, consumers can contact Black & Decker at (866) 853-2138 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.blackanddecker.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-05-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | Mexico |
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