Sherwin-Williams · Recalled
Sherwin-Williams Recalls Purdy Scrapers Due to Laceration 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.
- Units
- About 76,000
- Reports
- 4
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $9
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
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.
The file
- Sold at
- 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.
- Product type
- Paint & Coating Items
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- Allway Tools Inc., of Bronx, New York, The Sherwin-Williams Co., of Cleveland, Ohio
Incident log
The firm has received four reports of the scraper's body separating from the handle. There have been no reported injuries.
What the notice says 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.
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
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
Notice first dated JUL 30 2009; last revised MAY 23 2014.