BLACK+DECKER electric blower/vacuum/mulchers
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. [Learn More]
About 560,000 (in addition, about 20,000 were sold in Canada) units were affected by this recall.
BLACK+DECKER™ Recalls Electric Blower/Vacuum/Mulchers Due to Laceration Hazard
Recalled BLACK+DECKER blower/vacuum/mulcher model BV5600. Locations of model number and type number
BLACK+DECKER electric blower/vacuum/mulchers Recall Information
| Country of Origin | China |
| Recall Date | 09/13/2016 |
| Recall ID | 7851 |
| Recall Number | 16261 |
| Product Type | Leaf Blowers |
| 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. |
| Remedy | Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled product and contact BLACK+DECKER for a free repair kit, which includes a replacement fan cover. |
| Remedy Option | Repair |
| 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 [email protected]. |
| Last Updated | 10/27/2016 |
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