Fiskars Recalls Bypass Lopper Shears Due to Laceration Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Home Depot

Active Recall Announced October 8, 2014 CPSC #15003

Quick answer

Fiskars Recalls Bypass Lopper Shears Due to Laceration Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Home Depot is CPSC recall #15003, announced on October 8, 2014. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall involves Fiskars Titanium Bypass Lopper shears with model number 6954. The lopper shears have 32-inch dark orange steel handles and black rubber grips with a gray strip. Plastic gears connected to the pruning blades allow the consumers to open and close the pruning blades by moving the handles. "FISKARS" is printed on one handle and product identification information, including model number 6954, is printed on a label on the opposite handle above the barcode. The remedy is consumers should immediately stop using the recalled lopper shears and contact fiskars to receive a replacement lopper.. Affected brand: Fiskars Brands Inc..

Hazard

This recall involves Fiskars Titanium Bypass Lopper shears with model number 6954. The lopper shears have 32-inch dark orange steel handles and black rubber grips with a gray strip. Plastic gears connected to the pruning blades allow the consumers to open and close the pruning blades by moving the handles. "FISKARS" is printed on one handle and product identification information, including model number 6954, is printed on a label on the opposite handle above the barcode.

Affected products

Fiskars® 32-Inch Bypass Lopper Shears

Recalled brands

Fiskars Brands Inc.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled lopper shears and contact Fiskars to receive a replacement lopper.

Recall date

October 8, 2014

Categories

Brushcutters

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #15003?

CPSC recall #15003 covers Fiskars Recalls Bypass Lopper Shears Due to Laceration Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Home Depot, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on October 8, 2014. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall involves Fiskars Titanium Bypass Lopper shears with model number 6954. The lopper shears have 32-inch dark orange steel handles and black rubber grips with a gray strip. Plastic gears connected to the pruning blades allow the consumers to open and close the pruning blades by moving the handles. "FISKARS" is printed on one handle and product identification information, including model number 6954, is printed on a label on the opposite handle above the barcode.

What is the remedy for recall #15003?

The CPSC remedy for recall #15003 is consumers should immediately stop using the recalled lopper shears and contact fiskars to receive a replacement lopper.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.

I sell this product on Shopify. What do I need to do?

If you sell Fiskars Recalls Bypass Lopper Shears Due to Laceration Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Home Depot on Shopify, stop selling the affected units immediately, notify customers who purchased them, and consider whether you have a Section 15(b) reporting obligation to the CPSC. RecallDocket helps Shopify merchants identify affected SKUs and prepare the required safety report.

Where is the official CPSC notice for this recall?

The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2015/Fiskars-Recalls-Bypass-Lopper-Shears. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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