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BLACK+DECKER™ Recalls Electric Blower/Vacuum/Mulchers Due to Laceration Hazard is CPSC recall #16261, announced on September 13, 2016. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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 remedy is consumers should immediately stop using the recalled product and contact black+decker for a free repair kit, which includes a replacement fan cover.. Affected brand: BLACK+DECKER (U.S.) Inc..
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.
Affected products
BLACK+DECKER electric blower/vacuum/mulchers
Recalled brands
BLACK+DECKER (U.S.) Inc.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled product and contact BLACK+DECKER for a free repair kit, which includes a replacement fan cover.
Recall date
September 13, 2016
CPSC recall #16261 covers BLACK+DECKER™ Recalls Electric Blower/Vacuum/Mulchers Due to Laceration Hazard, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on September 13, 2016. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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 CPSC remedy for recall #16261 is consumers should immediately stop using the recalled product and contact black+decker for a free repair kit, which includes a replacement fan cover.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.
If you sell BLACK+DECKER™ Recalls Electric Blower/Vacuum/Mulchers Due to Laceration Hazard 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.
The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2016/BLACK-DECKER-Recalls-Electric-Blower-Vacuum-Mulchers. RecallDocket links to it from this page.
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