Recall Summary
Name of Product: Fiskaÿÿïÿ’ 32-Inch Bypass Lopper Shears
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(HealthNewsDigest.com) – 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 FiskarsÿÿTM website at www2.fiskars.com and click on ÿÿœProduct Notificationsÿÿ 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. ÿÿ€œFISKAÿÿâÿ 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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