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Sherwin-Williams Recalls Purdy Scrapers Due to Laceration Hazard

Date: July 30, 2009
Company: Allway Tools Inc., of Bronx, New York
Status: Ongoing
Source: CPSC

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

Consumers should stop using the recalled scraper immediately and return it to any Sherwin-Williams store or the place of purchase for a free replacement.

Affected Products

The recalled scraper is a 2 ½" wide steel tool with a four-sided edge. The handle has a soft black grip with "Purdy" printed in red letters on the side of the handle.

Why Was This Recalled?

The recalled scraper's body can break away from the handle when struck against a hard object. This poses a laceration hazard to users.

Where Was This Sold?

Distribution information not available.

About Allway Tools Inc., of Bronx, New York

Allway Tools Inc., of Bronx, New York has 1 total recall tracked by RecallDetector.

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Data sourced from the CPSC. Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report