The fan cover can unlatch unexpectedly, posing a laceration hazard
of ConsumerAffairs
BLACK+DECKER (U.S.) of Towson, Md., is recalling about 580,000 BLACK+DECKER electric blower/vacuum/mulchers sold in the U.S. and Canada.
The fan cover can unlatch unexpectedly, posing a laceration hazard.
The company has received four reports of the fan covers unexpectedly coming off and consumers receiving finger lacerations from contact with the fan.
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.
The blower/vacuum/mulchers, manufactured in China, were 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.
What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled product and contact BLACK+DECKER for a free repair kit, which includes a replacement fan cover.
Consumers may contact BLACK+DECKER toll-free at 866-937-9805 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (ET) Monday through Friday, online at www.blackanddecker.com and click on Safety Recalls, or by email at recall@sbdinc.com.