Sherwin-Williams Recalls Purdy Scrapers Due to Laceration Hazard
Recall 09291 · Jul 30, 2009 · Sherwin-Williams
76,000
units affected
76,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 09291
- Date
- Jul 30, 2009
- Company
- Sherwin-Williams
- Units affected
- 76,000
- Product
- Purdy 2 ½" 4-Edge Scrapers
- Product type
- Paint & Coating Items
- Hazard
- Cuts
The product
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.
What can happen
The recalled scraper's body can break away from the handle when struck against a hard object. This poses a laceration hazard to users.
The fix
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.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The firm has received four reports of the scraper's body separating from the handle. There have been no reported injuries.
- Sold at
- 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.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled purdy 2 ½" 4-edge scrapers?
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.
What is the 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.
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.