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Black & Decker Recalls Blower/Vacuums for Fire Hazard

Date: October 10, 2006
Company: Black & Decker (U.S.) Inc., of Towson, Md.
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 blower/vacs immediately and contact Black & Decker for a free repair kit.

Affected Products

This recall involves Black & Decker model BV4000 Type 1 blower/vacs. The model and type number are printed on a name plate on the right side of the unit. The blower/vacs have an orange housing and a black blower assembly.

Why Was This Recalled?

A loose connection between the blower/vac and an extension cord can cause overheating, posing a fire hazard.

Where Was This Sold?

Distribution information not available.

About Black & Decker (U.S.) Inc., of Towson, Md.

Black & Decker (U.S.) Inc., of Towson, Md. has 6 total recalls tracked by RecallDetector.

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