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Black+Decker Recalls: 4 CPSC Recalls Since 2010
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has announced 4 recalls involving Black+Decker products since 2010, the most recent on April 4, 2024. Each recall below shows what was recalled, the hazard, the model numbers and what to do. Always check the official notice: a recall can cover only some models, colours or production dates.
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Two Million Black+Decker® Garment Steamers Recalled by Empower Brands in Major Recall Expansion Due to Burn Hazard; Refund Now Offered
Hazard: The steamers can expel, spray, or leak hot water during use, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled BLACK+DECKER Model HGS011 Easy Garment Steamers, and contact Empower Brands to receive a full refund. There have been continued reports of burn injuries involving uni…
· Official CPSC notice (opens in a new tab)
Product recall · April 4, 2024
Two Million Black+Decker® Garment Steamers Recalled by Empower Brands in Major Recall Expansion Due to Burn Hazard; Refund Now Offered
- Recall number
- 24181
- Units
- About 1.6 million (518,500 units were previously recalled in November 2022)
- Hazard
- The steamers can expel, spray, or leak hot water during use, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
- What was recalled
- This recall expansion involves all BLACK+DECKER Model HGS011 Easy Garment Steamers, including those that were repaired as part of the previous recall in November 2022. The steamers were sold in a variety of colors. The name BLACK+DECKER is located at the base of the steamer. The steamer measures about 11 inches high by 6 inches wide, and has a large handle. The model numbers are printed on the bottom of the steamer and on all sides of the color package, and UPC codes are printed on the sides, back and bottom of the color package. Model UPC HGS011F 0 50875 82840 7 HGS011S 0 50875 82839 1 HGS011 0 50875 82838 4 HGS011T 0 50875 00272 2
- Remedy
- Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled BLACK+DECKER Model HGS011 Easy Garment Steamers, and contact Empower Brands to receive a full refund. There have been continued reports of burn injuries involving units that were repaired as part of the previous recall in November 2022. The remedy has now been changed to a refund for all units. Consumers, including those who received a replacement upper assembly as part of the November 2022 recall, should contact Empower Brands for a full refund.
- Sold at
- Walmart, Target, Amazon, Bed Bath & Beyond and other stores nationwide, including online at www.walmart.com, www.target.com, www.amazon.com, www.bedbathandbeyond.com, and www.blackanddeckerappliances.com from June 2021 through February 2024 for between $14 and $23.
- Company
- Spectrum Brands Inc., of Middleton, Wis., owns subsidiary Empower Brands LLC
- Contact
- Empower Brands at 800-990-5298 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. CT, Monday through Friday, email at hgsrecall@brandprotectplus.com or online at www.prodprotect.com/recall or www.blackanddeckerappliances.com and click on "Safety Notices" at the bottom of the page for more information.
Empower Brands Recalls Black+Decker® Garment Steamers Due to Burn Hazard
Hazard: The steamers can expel, spray or leak hot water during use, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled BLACK+DECKER Model HGS011 Easy Garment Steamers and contact Empower Brands to receive a free replacement upper assembly for their steamer.
· Official CPSC notice (opens in a new tab)
Product recall · November 3, 2022
Empower Brands Recalls Black+Decker® Garment Steamers Due to Burn Hazard
- Recall number
- 23034
- Units
- About 518,500
- Hazard
- The steamers can expel, spray or leak hot water during use, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
- What was recalled
- This recall involves BLACK+DECKER ModelHGS011 Easy Garment Steamers with date codes 102ZJ through 210ZJ located on the plug blades. The steamers were sold in a variety of colors. The name BLACK+DECKER is located at the base of the steamer. The steamer measures about 11 inches high by 6 inches wide and has a large handle. The model numbers are printed on the bottom of the steamer and on all sides of the color package, and UPC codes are printed on the sides, back and bottom of the color package. Only steamers without a green dot on the bottom of the package or a notched triangle on the underside of its upper assembly are included in this recall. Model Date Codes UPC HGS011F 102ZJ - 210ZJ 0 508
- Remedy
- Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled BLACK+DECKER Model HGS011 Easy Garment Steamers and contact Empower Brands to receive a free replacement upper assembly for their steamer.
- Sold at
- Walmart, Target, Bed Bath & Beyond and other stores nationwide, including online at www.walmart.com, www.target.com, www.bedbathandbeyond.com and www.blackanddeckerappliances.com from June 2021 through September 2022 for between $16 and $23.
- Company
- Spectrum Brands, Inc. of Middleton, Wis., owner of subsidiary Empower Brands, LLC
- Contact
- Empower Brands at 800-990-5298 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. CT, Monday through Friday, email at hgsrecall@brandprotectplus.com or online at www.prodprotect.com/recall or www.blackanddeckerappliances.com and click on "Safety Notices" at the bottom of the page for more information.
Black+Decker Portable Table Saws Made by Rexon Recalled Due to Laceration and Impact Injury Hazards; Sold Exclusively at Walmart
Hazard: The table saw stand can collapse unexpectedly, posing laceration and impact injury hazards to the operator.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled table saws and contact Rexon for a free replacement stand.
· Official CPSC notice (opens in a new tab)
Product recall · March 31, 2017
Black+Decker Portable Table Saws Made by Rexon Recalled Due to Laceration and Impact Injury Hazards; Sold Exclusively at Walmart
- Recall number
- 17118
- Units
- About 400
- Hazard
- The table saw stand can collapse unexpectedly, posing laceration and impact injury hazards to the operator.
- What was recalled
- The recall involves model number JT2504BD Black+Decker brand 10-inch table saws. The table saws sit on a black metal foldable stand. Black+Decker and JT2504BD are printed on the front right side of the table saw.
- Remedy
- Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled table saws and contact Rexon for a free replacement stand.
- Sold at
- Walmart stores nationwide and online at Walmart.com from February 2016 through August 2016 for about $190.
- Company
- Rexon Industrial Corp., Ltd. of Taiwan, Walmart, of Bentonville, Arkansas
- Contact
- Rexon toll-free at 866-934-6360 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or www.rexon.net and clicking "Safety Information" for more information.
BLACK+DECKER™ Recalls Electric Blower/Vacuum/Mulchers Due to Laceration Hazard
Hazard: The fan cover can unlatch unexpectedly, posing a laceration hazard.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled product and contact BLACK+DECKER for a free repair kit, which includes a replacement fan cover.
· Official CPSC notice (opens in a new tab)
Product recall · September 13, 2016
BLACK+DECKER™ Recalls Electric Blower/Vacuum/Mulchers Due to Laceration Hazard
- Recall number
- 16261
- Units
- About 560,000 (in addition, about 20,000 were sold in Canada)
- Hazard
- The fan cover can unlatch unexpectedly, posing a laceration hazard.
- What was recalled
- 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.
- Remedy
- Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled product and contact BLACK+DECKER for a free repair kit, which includes a replacement fan cover.
- 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.
- Company
- BLACK+DECKER (U.S.) Inc., of Towson, Md., BLACK+DECKER (U.S.) Inc., of Towson, Md.
- Contact
- BLACK+DECKER toll-free at 866-937-9805 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online atwww.blackanddecker.com and click on Safety Recalls for more information. Consumers can also email the firm at recall@sbdinc.com.
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recalls database, updated weekly. Recalls are matched to brands by the company and product names in each notice; if you think a recall is listed here by mistake, please tell us.