The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·09291·Announced 2009-07-30

Sherwin-Williams Recalls Purdy Scrapers Due to Laceration Hazard

Sherwin-Williams is recalling Purdy 2 ½" 4-Edge Scrapers because the body can break away from the handle, posing a laceration hazard.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (laceration hazard) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Sherwin-Williams is recalling approximately 76,000 Purdy 2 ½" 4-Edge Scrapers manufactured by Allway Tools Inc. of Bronx, New York. The recalled scrapers are 2 ½" wide steel tools with a four-sided edge and a soft black grip with "Purdy" printed in red letters on the side of the handle.

The recall was issued because the scraper's body can break away from the handle when struck against a hard object, which poses a laceration hazard to users. The firm has received four reports of the scraper's body separating from the handle, but there have been no reported injuries.

The scrapers were sold at Sherwin-Williams Paint stores, Duron Paint stores, MA Bruder Paint stores, United Paint Stores, Norfolk Paint Stores, Mercury Paint Stores, Old Quaker Paint Stores, Flex Bon Paint Stores, and Columbia Paint Stores nationwide from February 2009 through June 2009 for about $9. Consumers should stop using the recalled scraper immediately and return it to any Sherwin-Williams store or the place of purchase for a free replacement.

The recalled product

Product
Purdy 2 ½" 4-Edge Scrapers
Manufacturer
Allway Tools Inc., of Bronx, New York
Category
Consumer Product — Paint & Coating Items
Hazard
Affected units
76,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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