CPSCGeneral Alert
Sherwin-Williams Recalls Purdy Scrapers Due to Laceration Hazard
Published: July 30, 2009Recall ID: 09291Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The recalled scraper's body can break away from the handle when struck against a hard object. This poses a laceration hazard to users.
Product Description & Identification
The recalled scraper is a 2 ½" wide steel tool with a four-sided edge. The handle has a soft black grip with "Purdy" printed in red letters on the side of the handle.
Affected Products
Purdy 2 ½" 4-Edge Scrapers
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2009/Sherwin-Williams-Recalls-Purdy-Scrapers-Due-to-Laceration-Hazard |
| Title | Sherwin-Williams Recalls Purdy Scrapers Due to Laceration Hazard |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/eec9bb5d5ec34bd7aa6cd36c0889ae44.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled Scraper |
| Hazards › Name | The recalled scraper's body can break away from the handle when struck against a hard object. This poses a laceration hazard to users. |
| Injuries › Name | The firm has received four reports of the scraper's body separating from the handle. There have been no reported injuries. |
| Products › Name | Purdy 2 ½" 4-Edge Scrapers |
| Products › Type | Paint & Coating Items |
| Products › Category I D | 2058 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 76,000 |
| Recall I D | 5379 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should stop using the recalled scraper immediately and return it to any Sherwin-Williams store or the place of purchase for a free replacement. |
| Retailers › Name | Sherwin-Williams Paint stores, Duron Paint stores, MA Bruder Paint stores, United Paint Stores, Norfolk Paint Stores, Mercury Paint Stores, Old Quaker Paint Stores, Flex Bon Paint Stores and Columbia Paint Stores nationwide from February 2009 through June 2009 for about $9. |
| Recall Date | 2009-07-30T00:00:00 |
| Description | The recalled scraper is a 2 ½" wide steel tool with a four-sided edge. The handle has a soft black grip with "Purdy" printed in red letters on the side of the handle. |
| Distributors › Name | The Sherwin-Williams Co., of Cleveland, Ohio |
| Recall Number | 09291 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Allway Tools Inc., of Bronx, New York |
| Consumer Contact | For additional information, contact Sherwin-Williams at (888) 304-3769 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at www.sherwin-williams.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-05-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |