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Black & Decker recalls blower/vacuums from marketplace
- October 10, 2006 9:15 AM
- By Peter Hadzipetros
Black & Decker is voluntarily recalling about 272,000 BV400 Type 1 Blower/Vacs, the U.S. Consumer Safety Product Commission has announced.
An unstable connection between the machine and an extension cord may lead to overheating, posing a fire hazard.
The company has received 187 incident reports of smoking, melting and in some instances fire. Seven people suffered minor burns but none required medical treatment.
The products were sold from April 2004 through July 2005 for about $70 US.
Consumers should stop using the blower/vacuums immediately and contact the company for a repair kit.
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