Black & Decker Recalls Blower/Vacuums for Fire Hazard
CPSC recall 07005. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
A loose connection between the blower/vac and an extension cord can cause overheating, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should stop using the blower/vacs immediately and contact Black & Decker for a free repair kit.
CPSC recall 07005 has the recall date 10 Oct 2006. The notice names the firm Black & Decker (U.S.). The recall has about 272,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2006 has 15,200 units. This register puts the recall under 2 hazards. The first is Fire. CPSC gives the product type Blowers.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and 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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| Units | 272,000 |
| 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. |
| Product | Black & Decker BV4000 Type 1 Blower/Vacs, About 272,000, Blowers |
| 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. |
| Manufacturer | Black & Decker (U.S.) Inc |
| Made in | Mexico |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 272,000Median of 2006: 15,200
- CPSC recalls of 2006
- 319
- Recalls of 2006 with one of the same hazards
- 33%
- Recalls of 2006 in the category Blowers
- 1%
- Recalls on the register that name Black & Decker (U.S.)
- 13
Other recalls of the firm
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 07005The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Cite this page
Recall Register. CPSC recall 07005. https://recallregister.com/product/3461-black-decker-recalls-blower-vacuums-for-fire-hazard/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
- Source
- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
- Licence
- US government work, public domain
- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 07005 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
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.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
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.
- How many units are in CPSC recall 07005?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 272,000
- Where was the product made?
- The CPSC notice gives:
Mexico