BLACK+DECKER™ Recalls Electric Blower/Vacuum/Mulchers Due to Laceration Hazard
CPSC recall 16261. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The fan cover can unlatch unexpectedly, posing a laceration hazard.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled product and contact BLACK+DECKER for a free repair kit, which includes a replacement fan cover.
CPSC recall 16261 has the recall date 13 Sep 2016. The notice names the firm BLACK+DECKER (U.S.). The recall has about 560,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2016 has 6,400 units. This register puts the recall under the hazard Laceration. CPSC gives the product type Leaf Blowers.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | BLACK+DECKER has received four reports of the fan covers unexpectedly coming off and consumers receiving finger lacerations from contact with the fan. |
|---|---|
| Units | 560,000 |
| Remedy options | Repair |
| Description | This recall involves BLACK+DECKER 3-in-1 electric blower/vacuum/mulchers with model numbers BV5600, BV6000 and BV6600. The model number and "Type 1" are printed on the name plate on the right side of the motor housing. Only "Type 1" blower/vacuum/mulchers are included in this recall. They are orange with black accents, a black fan cover and a two-speed switch. They were sold with a blower tube, a vacuum tube and a reusable collection bag. Model BV6600 also has a rake attachment. |
| Product | BLACK+DECKER electric blower/vacuum/mulchers, About 560,000 (in addition, about 20,000 were sold in Canada), Leaf Blowers |
| Sold at | Lowes and other stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com and other websites from May 2013 through September 2016 for between $70 and $90. |
| Importer | BLACK+DECKER (U.S.) Inc |
| Distributor | BLACK+DECKER (U.S.) Inc |
| Made in | China |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 560,000Median of 2016: 6,400
- CPSC recalls of 2016
- 330
- Recalls of 2016 with one of the same hazards
- 9%
- Recalls of 2016 in the category Leaf Blowers
- 0%
- Recalls on the register that name BLACK+DECKER (U.S.)
- 13
Other recalls of the firm
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- CPSC recall notice 16261The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 16261. https://recallregister.com/product/7851-black-decker-recalls-electric-blower-vacuum-mulchers-due-to-laceration/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
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- 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 16261 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
BLACK+DECKER has received four reports of the fan covers unexpectedly coming off and consumers receiving finger lacerations from contact with the fan.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Lowes and other stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com and other websites from May 2013 through September 2016 for between $70 and $90.
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 16261?
- CPSC lists 1 remedy option:
Repair
- How many units are in CPSC recall 16261?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 560,000 (in addition, about 20,000 were sold in Canada)