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U.S. Consumer Product Safety CommissionRecalled 2016-09-13

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

Is my product affected?

BLACK+DECKER electric blower/vacuum/mulchers

  • Brand BLACK+DECKER (U.S.) Inc., of Towson, Md.

Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.

What happened

BLACK+DECKER has recalled its 3-in-1 electric blower/vacuum/mulchers with model numbers BV5600, BV6000, and BV6600 (Type 1 models only) because the fan cover can unlatch unexpectedly, creating a laceration hazard. These orange and black devices were sold with a blower tube, vacuum tube, and reusable collection bag, with the BV6600 model also including a rake attachment. The model number and "Type 1" designation are printed on the name plate on the right side of the motor housing.

Affected consumers should immediately stop using the recalled product and contact BLACK+DECKER for a free repair kit that includes a replacement fan cover.

Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.

Hazard

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

What should I do?

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

Details from the source

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.

Source

Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗

Republished from the official source above; details can change — the source record controls.

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