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CPSCRecalled Mar 28, 2016 · #16124

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

Hazard

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

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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.

Product details

Product
Fiskars® 32-Inch Bypass Lopper Shears
Type
Brushcutters
Manufacturer
Not specified
Model numbers
6954
UPCs
Sold at
Home Depot stores nationwide and online at HomeDepot.com from May 2011 through June 2014 for about $40.
Made in
China

What you should do

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

View the official CPSC notice