The Recall Desk
SevereCPSC·07005·Announced 2006-10-10

Black & Decker Recalls Blower/Vacs Due to Fire Hazard

Black & Decker is recalling approximately 272,000 BV4000 Type 1 blower/vacs because a loose connection can cause overheating and fire. Consumers should stop using the units and contact the manufacturer for a free repair kit.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a fire hazard with 187 reports of smoking, melting, or fire, and seven reports of minor burns, meeting the criteria for significant injury reports.

Plain-English summary

Black & Decker (U.S.) Inc. is recalling approximately 272,000 BV4000 Type 1 blower/vacs. The affected units have an orange housing and a black blower assembly, with the model and type number printed on a name plate on the right side of the unit. These blower/vacs were sold at Costco, BJ's, Home Depot Expo Design Center, Lowe's, and other stores nationwide, as well as by various online retailers, from September 2005 through July 2006 for between $400 and $1,400.

The recall is due to a fire hazard. A loose connection between the blower/vac and an extension cord can cause overheating. 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. The company has also received seven reports of minor burns, none of which required medical treatment.

Consumers should stop using the blower/vacs immediately. To obtain a free repair kit, 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 website at www.blackanddecker.com.

The recalled product

Product
Black & Decker BV4000 Type 1 Blower/Vacs
Manufacturer
Black & Decker (U.S.) Inc., of Towson, Md.
Category
Consumer Product — Power Tools
Hazard
Affected units
272,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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