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BLACK+DECKER™ Recalls Electric Blower/Vacuum/Mulchers Due to Laceration Hazard

This recall was issued September 13, 2016.

Company
Black+Decker (U.S.) Inc., Of Towson, Md.
Posted
September 13, 2016
Recall Number
16261
Quantity
About 560,000 (in addition, about 20,000 were sold in Canada)
Official Source
View on CPSC website ↗

Reason for Recall

The fan cover can unlatch unexpectedly, posing a laceration hazard.

Action Taken

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled product and contact BLACK+DECKER for a free repair kit, which includes a replacement fan cover.

Product Images

Recalled BLACK+DECKER blower/vacuum/mulcher model BV5600
Recalled BLACK+DECKER blower/vacuum/mulcher model BV5600
Locations of model number and type number
Locations of model number and type number
Recalled fan cover
Recalled fan cover
Replacement fan cover
Replacement fan cover
Packaging for the BLACK+DECKER model BV5600
Packaging for the BLACK+DECKER model BV5600

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.