Recalls / 2016-09-13

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

16261 · Recalled 2016-09-13 · CPSC page

Recalled BLACK+DECKER blower/vacuum/mulcher model BV5600

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.

Hazards

The fan cover can unlatch unexpectedly, posing a laceration hazard.

Reported injuries

BLACK+DECKER has received four reports of the fan covers unexpectedly coming off and consumers receiving finger lacerations from contact with the fan.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled product and contact BLACK+DECKER for a free repair kit, which includes a replacement fan cover.

Products

Name	Model	Units
BLACK+DECKER electric blower/vacuum/mulchers		About 560,000 (in addition, about 20,000 were sold in Canada)

Parties

Importer: BLACK+DECKER (U.S.) Inc., of Towson, Md.
Distributor: BLACK+DECKER (U.S.) Inc., of Towson, Md.
Made in: China
Sold at: Lowes, other, online at Amazon.com, other websites, $90.

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.

More images

Locations of model number and type number

Packaging for the BLACK+DECKER model BV5600

Source: CPSC recall 16261. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.