Black & Decker Recalls Blower/Vacuums for Fire Hazard
Black & Decker Recalls Blower/Vacuums for Fire Hazard
Why was Black & Decker Recalls Blower/Vacuums for Fire Hazard recalled?
A loose connection between the blower/vac and an extension cord can cause overheating, posing a fire hazard.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should stop using the blower/vacs immediately and contact Black & Decker for a free repair kit. 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
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.
- Product
- Black & Decker BV4000 Type 1 Blower/Vacs
- Company
- Black & Decker (U.S.) Inc., of Towson, Md.
- Quantity
- About 272,000
- Sold at
- Costco, BJ's, Home Depot Expo Design Center, Lowe's and other stores nationwide, and by various on-line retailers, from September 2005 through July 2006 for between $400 and $1,400.
- Recall date
- October 10, 2006
- 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.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product 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.