News from CPSC: Fiskars Recalls Bypass Lopper Shears Due to Laceration Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Home Depot

 

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1. Fiskars Recalls Bypass Lopper Shears Due to Laceration Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Home Depot http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2015/Fiskars-Recalls-Bypass-Lopper-Shears/

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Recall Date: October 8, 2014

Recall Number: 15-003

 

Fiskars Recalls Bypass Lopper Shears Due to Laceration Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Home Depot

 

Recall Summary

 

Name of Product: Fiska����� 32-Inch Bypass Lopper Shears

 

Hazard: The lopper handles can break when attempting to cut branches, posing a risk of serious injury and laceration.

 

Remedy: Replacement 

 

Consumer Contact: Fiskars toll-free at (855) 544-0151 anytime or visit Fiskars��� website at www2.fiskars.com and click on ���Product Notifications��� for more information.

 

Recall Details

 

Units: About 277,000 in the U.S. and 11,000 in Canada

 

Description: This recall involves Fiskars Titanium Bypass Lopper shears with model number 6954. The lopper shears have 32-inch dark orange steel handles and black rubber grips with a gray strip. Plastic gears connected to the pruning blades allow the consumers to open and close the pruning blades by moving the handles. ����FISKA����� is printed on one handle and product identification information, including model number 6954, is printed on a label on the opposite handle above the barcode.

 

Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received 11 reports of incidents involving lopper handles breaking, including reports of bruising and lacerations, some required stitches to the head and face.

 

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled lopper shears and contact Fiskars to receive a replacement lopper.

 

Sold exclusively at: Home Depot stores nationwide and online at HomeDepot.com from May 2011 through June 2014 for about $40

 

Distributor: Fiskars Brands Inc., of Madison, Wis.

Manufactured in: China

 

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