Electric blower/vacuum/mulchers
CPSC Recall #16-261 — September 13, 2016
Product
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.
Hazard
The fan cover of the electric blower/vacuum/mulchers can unlatch unexpectedly, posing a laceration hazard.
Incidents / 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.
Units Affected
About 560,000 (in addition, about 20,000 were sold in Canada)
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.
Importer
BLACK+DECKER (U.S.) Inc., of Towson, Md.
Manufactured In
China