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

Recalled BLACK+DECKER blower/vacuum/mulcher model BV5600

BLACK+DECKER electric blower/vacuum/mulchers

Recall Date: September 13th, 2016
Type: Leaf Blowers
Units: About 560,000 (in addition, about 20,000 were sold in Canada)
Hazards: The fan cover can unlatch unexpectedly, posing a laceration hazard.
Remedies: Repair
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled product and contact BLACK+DECKER for a free repair kit, which includes a replacement fan cover.

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.

Images:

Recalled BLACK+DECKER blower/vacuum/mulcher model BV5600

Locations of model number and type number

Recalled fan cover

Replacement fan cover

Packaging for the BLACK+DECKER model BV5600

Consumer Contact:

BLACK+DECKER toll-free at 866-937-9805 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online atwww.blackanddecker.com and click on Safety Recalls for more information. Consumers can also email the firm at [email protected].

Injuries:

BLACK+DECKER has received four reports of the fan covers unexpectedly coming off and consumers receiving finger lacerations from contact with the fan.