Black & Decker BV4000 Type 1 Blower/Vacs
CPSC Recall #07-005 — October 9, 2006
Product
Black & Decker BV4000 Type 1 Blower/Vacs
Description
WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Black & Decker (U.S.) Inc., of Towson, Md., is voluntarily recalling about 272,000 Black & Decker BV4000 Type 1 Blower/Vacs. A loose connection between the blower/vac and an extension cord can cause overheating, posing a fire hazard.Name of Products: Black & Decker BV4000 Type 1 Blower/VacsUnits: About 272,000Manufacturer: Black & Decker (U.S.) Inc., of Towson, Md.Hazard: A loose connection between the blower/vac and an extension cord can cause overheating, posing a fire hazard.Incidents/Injuries: Black & Decker has received 187 reports of smoking, melting and/or fire near the blower/vac's plug, including one report of a fire extending beyond the unit. Black & Decker has received seven reports of minor burns, none of which required medical treatment.Description and Models: This recall involves Black & Decker model BV4000 Type 1 blower/vacs. The model and type number are printed on a name plate on the right side of the unit. The blower/vacs have an orange housing and a black blower assembly.Sold at: Home center, hardware and discount stores nationwide from April 2004 through July 2005 for about $70.Manufactured in: MexicoRemedy: Consumers should stop using the blower/vacs immediately and contact Black & Decker for a free repair kit.Consumer Contact: For additional information, consumers can contact Black & Decker at (866) 853-2138 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.blackanddecker.com.
Hazard
A loose connection between the blower/vac and an extension cord can cause overheating, posing a fire hazard.
Incidents / Injuries
Black & Decker has received 187 reports of smoking, melting and/or fire near the blower/vac's plug, including one report of a fire extending beyond the unit. Black & Decker has received seven reports of minor burns, none of which required medical treatment.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the blower/vacs immediately and contact Black & Decker for a free repair kit.
Units Affected
About 272,000
Sold At
Home center, hardware and discount stores nationwide from April 2004 through July 2005 for about $70.
Manufacturer
Black & Decker (U.S.) Inc., of Towson, Md.
Manufactured In
Mexico