Fiskars Recalls Bypass Lopper Shears Due to Laceration Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Home Depot
USFiskars Recalls Bypass Lopper Shears Due to Laceration Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Home Depot
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The lopper handles can break when attempting to cut branches, posing a risk of serious injury and laceration.
Product Description & Identification
This recall involves Fiskars Titanium Bypass Lopper shears with model number 6954. The lopper shears have 32-inch dark orange steel handles and black rubber grips with a gray strip. Plastic gears connected to the pruning blades allow the consumers to open and close the pruning blades by moving the handles. "FISKARS" is printed on one handle and product identification information, including model number 6954, is printed on a label on the opposite handle above the barcode.
Affected Products
Fiskars® 32-Inch Bypass Lopper Shears
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2015/Fiskars-Recalls-Bypass-Lopper-Shears |
| Title | Fiskars Recalls Bypass Lopper Shears Due to Laceration Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Home Depot |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2015.15003.Loppers%2520800.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Fiskars 32-Inch Bypass Lopper Shears |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2015.15003.Loppers%2520Label%25201%2520800.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Fiskars 32-Inch Bypass Lopper Shears |
| Images › 3 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2015.15003.Slide4.JPG |
| Images › 3 › Caption | Model Number 6954 on Fiskars 32-Inch Bypass Lopper Shears |
| Hazards › Name | The lopper handles can break when attempting to cut branches, posing a risk of serious injury and laceration. |
| Injuries › Name | The firm has received 11 reports of incidents involving lopper handles breaking, including reports of bruising and lacerations, some required stitches to the head and face. |
| Products › Name | Fiskars® 32-Inch Bypass Lopper Shears |
| Products › Type | Brushcutters |
| Products › Category I D | 68409 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 277,000 in the U.S. and 11,000 in Canada |
| Recall I D | 1841 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled lopper shears and contact Fiskars to receive a replacement lopper. |
| Retailers › Name | Home Depot stores nationwide and online at HomeDepot.com from May 2011 through June 2014 for about $40 |
| Recall Date | 2014-10-08T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall involves Fiskars Titanium Bypass Lopper shears with model number 6954. The lopper shears have 32-inch dark orange steel handles and black rubber grips with a gray strip. Plastic gears connected to the pruning blades allow the consumers to open and close the pruning blades by moving the handles. "FISKARS" is printed on one handle and product identification information, including model number 6954, is printed on a label on the opposite handle above the barcode. |
| Distributors › Name | Fiskars Brands Inc., of Madison, Wis. |
| Recall Number | 15003 |
| Remedy Options › Option | Replace |
| Inconjunctions › U R L | https://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2014/41719r-eng.php |
| Consumer 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. |
| Last Publish Date | 2015-01-06T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |
Check Other Products In Your Household
Free Safety ToolsSafety recalls are issued daily across foods, medications, vehicles, and electronics. Use our instant tools to check your home for active safety warnings:
📢 Share Warning
Alert family and friends to keep them safe. Copy this quick alert message:
🚨 SAFETY ALERT: Fiskars Recalls Bypass Lopper Shears Due to Laceration Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Home Depot Check if your household is affected: https://therecallfile.com/recalls/fiskars-recalls-bypass-lopper-shears-due-to-laceration-hazard-sold-exc/CPSC-15003
Join Alertlist
Get instant email updates whenever critical safety recalls like this are published.
Featured on Product Hunt
Help support our public safety mission and check out our community launch.
Support The Recall File
Help keep official recall alerts free, accessible, and fast for everyone.
Related Recalls
Health CanadaTransport Canada Recall - 2018088 -
Transport Canada Recall - 2018088 -
Tires
Health CanadaTransport Canada Recall - 2018288 -
Transport Canada Recall - 2018288 -
Airbag
Health CanadaTransport Canada Recall - 2018409 -
Transport Canada Recall - 2018409 -
Airbag