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

Recall 16-124 · March 28, 2016 · Additional Injuries Prompt Reannouncement

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

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Recall at a glance

Recall number
16-124 (CPSC)
Recall date
March 28, 2016
Brand
Additional Injuries Prompt Reannouncement
Category
Other consumer products
Products
Fiskars® 32-Inch Bypass Lopper Shears
Hazard
Laceration Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Home Depot
Hazard type
Laceration and cuts
Remedy
Replace
Units
About 277,000 (in addition, 11,000 were sold in Canada)
Made in
China
Last updated by CPSC
March 31, 2016

What 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.

Is my product affected?

Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.

  • Fiskars® 32-Inch Bypass Lopper Shears · About 277,000 (in addition, 11,000 were sold in Canada) units

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Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Home Depot stores nationwide and online at HomeDepot.com from May 2011 through June 2014 for about $40.; Fiskars Brands Inc., of Madison, Wis..

Injuries or incidents reported

The firm has received a total of 33 reports of incidents, of which 10 occurred after the October 2014 recall announcement. The reports include pinched fingers, bruising and injuries to the head and face, some required stitches.

Consumer contact

Fiskars toll-free at 855-544-0151 anytime or visit Fiskars' website at www2.fiskars.com and click on "Product Notifications" for more information.

Recall history and context

Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 399 recalls in the other consumer products category, 68 recalls of them in the past 12 months.

Frequently asked questions

What was recalled?

Fiskars® 32-Inch Bypass Lopper Shears (About 277,000 (in addition, 11,000 were sold in Canada) units). This recall involves Fiskars Titanium Bypass Lopper shears with model number 6954.

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Laceration Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Home Depot.

What should I do if I own one?

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

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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on March 31, 2016. Details can change; the official notice is the authority. If your product may be recalled, stop and read the notice before deciding what to do. Terms and disclaimer.