Product Recall Number: 15-003
Why was Fiskars® 32-Inch Bypass Lopper Shears recalled?
The lopper handles can break when attempting to cut branches, posing a risk of serious injury and laceration.
Product Recall Number: 15-003
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 2014-10-08
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of Product: Fiskars® 32-Inch Bypass Lopper Shears
Description: The Fiskars model 6954, titanium bypass loppers can break while in use. Eleven reports of incidents, some resulting in bruising and lacerations.
Hazard Description: The lopper handles can break when attempting to cut branches, posing a risk of serious injury and laceration.
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: Replace
Units: About 277,000 in the U.S. and 11,000 in Canada
Incidents: 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 At: Home Depot stores nationwide and online at HomeDepot.com from May 2011 through June 2014 for about $40
Importers: None Listed
Manufacturers: None Listed
Distributors: None Listed
Manufactured In: China
Custom Label: None Listed
Custom Field: None Listed