Sherwin-Williams Recalls Purdy Scrapers Due to Laceration Hazard
Recalled July 30, 2009 · CPSC recall 09291 · Sherwin-Williams
Hazard
The recalled scraper's body can break away from the handle when struck against a hard object. This poses a laceration hazard to users.
Remedy
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.
Units
About 76,000
Incidents / injuries
The firm has received four reports of the scraper's body separating from the handle. There have been no reported injuries.
Description
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.
What to do
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.
Contact
For additional information, contact Sherwin-Williams at (888) 304-3769 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at www.sherwin-williams.com
Product
Purdy 2 ½" 4-Edge Scrapers
Manufacturer(s)
Allway Tools Inc., of Bronx, New York
Distributed by
The Sherwin-Williams Co., of Cleveland, Ohio
Retailers
Sherwin-Williams Paint stores, Duron Paint stores, MA Bruder Paint stores, United Paint Stores, Norfolk Paint Stores, Mercury Paint Stores, Old Quaker Paint Stores, Flex Bon Paint Stores and Columbia Paint Stores nationwide from February 2009 through June 2009 for about $9.
Made in
China
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →