Fiskars Recalls Bypass Lopper Shears Due to Laceration Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Home Depot
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2014-10-08 · 15003
Hazards
The lopper handles can break when attempting to cut branches, posing a risk of serious injury and laceration.
Recall
Number
15003
Date
2014-10-08
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Fiskars® 32-Inch Bypass Lopper Shears
Remedies
Options
Replace
Companies
Retailer(s)
Home Depot stores nationwide and online at HomeDepot.com from May 2011 through June 2014 for about $40
Distributor(s)
Fiskars Brands Inc., of Madison, Wis.
Country of manufacture
China
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.