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

Name: BLACK+DECKER™ Recalls Electric Blower/Vacuum/Mulchers Due to Laceration Hazard
Brand: BLACKDECKER
SKU: CPSC-16261
Availability: Discontinued
Rating: 1.0 (1 reviews)

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

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