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Additional Injuries Prompt Reannouncement of Fiskars Recall of Bypass Lopper Shears Due to Laceration Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Home Depot

Reported: March 28, 2016 Initiated: March 28, 2016 #16124

Product 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. "FISKARS" 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.

Reason for Recall

The lopper handles can break when attempting to cut branches, posing a risk of serious injury and laceration.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled lopper shears and contact Fiskars to receive a free replacement lopper.

Details

Units Affected
About 277,000 (in addition, 11,000 were sold in Canada)
Official Source
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2016/Additional-Injuries-Prompt-Reannouncement-of-Fiskars-Recall-of-Bypass-Lopper-Shears

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼
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. "FISKARS" 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.. Recalled by Fiskars Brands Inc., of Madison, Wis.. Units affected: About 277,000 (in addition, 11,000 were sold in Canada).
Why was this product recalled? ▼
The lopper handles can break when attempting to cut branches, posing a risk of serious injury and laceration.
What should consumers do? ▼
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled lopper shears and contact Fiskars to receive a free replacement lopper.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the CPSC on March 28, 2016. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 16124.

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