CPSCGeneral Alert
BLACK+DECKER™ Recalls Electric Blower/Vacuum/Mulchers Due to Laceration Hazard
Published: September 13, 2016Recall ID: 16261Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The fan cover can unlatch unexpectedly, posing a laceration hazard.
Product Description & Identification
This recall involves BLACK+DECKER 3-in-1 electric blower/vacuum/mulchers with model numbers BV5600, BV6000 and BV6600. The model number and "Type 1" are printed on the name plate on the right side of the motor housing. Only "Type 1" blower/vacuum/mulchers are included in this recall. They are orange with black accents, a black fan cover and a two-speed switch. They were sold with a blower tube, a vacuum tube and a reusable collection bag. Model BV6600 also has a rake attachment.
Affected Products
BLACK+DECKER electric blower/vacuum/mulchers
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2016/BLACK-DECKER-Recalls-Electric-Blower-Vacuum-Mulchers |
| Title | BLACK+DECKER™ Recalls Electric Blower/Vacuum/Mulchers Due to Laceration Hazard |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/blower1.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled BLACK+DECKER blower/vacuum/mulcher model BV5600 |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/blower2.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Locations of model number and type number |
| Images › 3 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/blower3.jpg |
| Images › 3 › Caption | Recalled fan cover |
| Images › 4 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/blower4.jpg |
| Images › 4 › Caption | Replacement fan cover |
| Images › 5 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/blower5.jpg |
| Images › 5 › Caption | Packaging for the BLACK+DECKER model BV5600 |
| Hazards › Name | The fan cover can unlatch unexpectedly, posing a laceration hazard. |
| Injuries › Name | BLACK+DECKER has received four reports of the fan covers unexpectedly coming off and consumers receiving finger lacerations from contact with the fan. |
| Products › Name | BLACK+DECKER electric blower/vacuum/mulchers |
| Products › Type | Leaf Blowers |
| Products › Category I D | 68451 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 560,000 (in addition, about 20,000 were sold in Canada) |
| Recall I D | 7851 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled product and contact BLACK+DECKER for a free repair kit, which includes a replacement fan cover. |
| Importers › Name | BLACK+DECKER (U.S.) Inc., of Towson, Md. |
| Retailers › Name | Lowes and other stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com and other websites from May 2013 through September 2016 for between $70 and $90. |
| Recall Date | 2016-09-13T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall involves BLACK+DECKER 3-in-1 electric blower/vacuum/mulchers with model numbers BV5600, BV6000 and BV6600. The model number and "Type 1" are printed on the name plate on the right side of the motor housing. Only "Type 1" blower/vacuum/mulchers are included in this recall. They are orange with black accents, a black fan cover and a two-speed switch. They were sold with a blower tube, a vacuum tube and a reusable collection bag. Model BV6600 also has a rake attachment. |
| Distributors › Name | BLACK+DECKER (U.S.) Inc., of Towson, Md. |
| Recall Number | 16261 |
| Remedy Options › Option | Repair |
| Inconjunctions › U R L | http://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2016/60126r-eng.php |
| 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. |
| Last Publish Date | 2016-10-27T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |