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Restraint / CrashSeptember 13, 2016CPSC #16261

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

Product
Lawn & Garden
Units affected
560,000
Remedy
replacement, repair

What was recalled

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.

Hazard

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

Injuries

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

Made in

China

Where it was sold

  • Lowes and other stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com and other websites from May 2013 through September 2016 for between $70 and $90.

Photos

Recalled BLACK+DECKER blower/vacuum/mulcher model BV5600Locations of model number and type numberRecalled fan coverReplacement fan cover
View official CPSC recall

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