BLACK+DECKER™ Recalls Electric Blower/Vacuum/Mulchers Due to Laceration Hazard
Recall 16261 · Sep 13, 2016 · Black+decker™
560,000
units affected
560,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 16261
- Date
- Sep 13, 2016
- Company
- Black+decker™
- Units affected
- 560,000
- Product
- BLACK+DECKER electric blower/vacuum/mulchers
- Product type
- Leaf Blowers
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Cuts
The product
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.
What can happen
The fan cover can unlatch unexpectedly, posing a laceration hazard.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled product and contact BLACK+DECKER for a free repair kit, which includes a replacement fan cover.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- BLACK+DECKER has received four reports of the fan covers unexpectedly coming off and consumers receiving finger lacerations from contact with the fan.
- Sold at
- Lowes and other stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com and other websites from May 2013 through September 2016 for between $70 and $90.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled black+decker electric blower/vacuum/mulchers?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled product and contact BLACK+DECKER for a free repair kit, which includes a replacement fan cover.
What is the hazard?
The fan cover can unlatch unexpectedly, posing a laceration hazard.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.