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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.

Fiskars® 32-Inch Bypass Lopper Shears
Here's product recall specific data for Fiskars® 32-Inch Bypass Lopper Shears.

  • 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