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

Name of Product:
Electric blower/vacuum/mulchers
Hazard:

The fan cover of the electric blower/vacuum/mulchers can unlatch unexpectedly, posing a laceration hazard.

補救措施:
Repair
Recall Date:
九月 13, 2016
產品件數:
About 560,000 (in addition, about 20,000 were sold in Canada)
消費者聯絡點

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.

產品召回細節

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.

補救措施:

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

事故/受傷:

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.
進口商:

BLACK+DECKER (U.S.) Inc., of Towson, Md.

Distributor(s):
BLACK+DECKER (U.S.) Inc., of Towson, Md.
Manufactured In:
China
產品召回號碼:
16-261

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