Sherwin-Williams Purdy 2 1/2″ 4-Edge Scrapers

Description: Sherwin-Williams Recalls Purdy Scrapers Due to Laceration Hazard NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 30, 2009 Release # 09-291 Firm’s Recall Hotline: (888) 304-3769 CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 Sherwin-Williams Recalls Purdy Scrapers Due to Laceration Hazard WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Name of Product: Purdy 2 ½” 4-Edge Scrapers Units: About 76,000 Distributor: The Sherwin-Williams Co., of Cleveland, Ohio Manufacturer: Allway Tools Inc., of Bronx, New York 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. Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received four reports of the scraper’s body separating from the handle. There have been no reported injuries. Description: 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. 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. Manufactured in: China Remedy: 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. Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Sherwin-Williams at (888) 304-3769 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm’s Web site at www.sherwin-williams.com [Learn More]