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PRODUCT SAFETY RECALL
Effective: October 10, 2006
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The U.S. Consumer Product
Safety Commission (CPSC)
announces the following recall
in voluntary cooperation with
the firm below. Consumers should
stop using recalled products
immediately unless otherwise
instructed. |
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Name of product: |
Black & Decker BV4000 Type 1
Blower/Vacs |
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Units: |
About 272,000 |
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Manufacturer: |
Black & Decker (U.S.) Inc.,
of Towson, Maryland. |
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Hazard: |
A
loose connection between the
blower/vac and an extension cord
can cause overheating, posing a
fire hazard. |
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Incidents/Injuries: |
Black & Decker has received 187
reports of smoking, melting
and/or fire near the blower/vac’s
plug, including one report of a
fire extending beyond the unit.
Black & Decker has received
seven reports of minor burns,
none of which required medical
treatment. |
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Description: |
This recall involves Black &
Decker model BV4000 Type 1
blower/vacs. The model and type
number are printed on a name
plate on the right side of the
unit. The blower/vacs have an
orange housing and a black
blower assembly. |
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Sold at: |
Home center, hardware and
discount stores nationwide from
April 2004 through July 2005 for
about $70. |
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Manufactured in: |
Mexico |
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Remedy: |
Consumers should stop using the
blower/vacs immediately and
contact Black & Decker for a
free repair kit. |
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Consumer Contact: |
For additional information,
consumers can contact Black &
Decker at (866) 853-2138
between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET
Monday through Friday, or visit
the firm’s Web site at
www.blackanddecker.com. |
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