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InjuryJuly 30, 2009CPSC #09291

Sherwin-Williams Recalls Purdy Scrapers Due to Laceration Hazard

Product
Paint & Coating Items
Units affected
76,000
Remedy
replacement

What was recalled

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.

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.

Injuries

The firm has received four reports of the scraper's body separating from the handle. There have been no reported injuries.

Made in

China

Where it was sold

  • 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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Recalled Scraper
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