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Black & Decker Recalls Blower/Vacuums for Fire Hazard

U.S. CPSCFireSold on The Home DepotSold on Lowe'sSold on CostcoOct 10, 2006
Recalled Blower/Vac
Recalled Blower/Vac

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Hazard

A loose connection between the blower/vac and an extension cord can cause overheating, posing a fire hazard.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using the blower/vacs immediately and contact Black & Decker for a free repair kit.

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.

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.

Sold on

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.

Contact the company

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 should I do?

Stop using the product and follow the remedy below. Contact the company for a refund, repair or replacement — recall remedies are free.

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