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Medium RiskCPSC
Tools & Hardware/Hand Tools

Fiskars Recalls Bypass Lopper Shears Due to Laceration Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Home Depot

Agency Publication Date: October 8, 2014
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Summary

Fiskars has recalled approximately 277,000 Titanium Bypass Lopper shears (model number 6954) because the handles can snap while cutting branches. There have been 11 reports of the handles breaking, resulting in bruising and cuts, including injuries to the head and face that required stitches. These shears have 32-inch dark orange steel handles with black rubber grips and were sold exclusively at Home Depot between May 2011 and June 2014. Fiskars is providing free replacement loppers to affected customers.

Risk

The lopper handles can break unexpectedly when force is applied to cut a branch, causing the user to lose control or be struck by sharp broken pieces. This failure has caused serious lacerations and facial injuries requiring medical intervention.

What You Should Do

  1. Identify your tool by checking the handles: affected Fiskars Titanium Bypass Loppers have 32-inch dark orange steel handles and black rubber grips with a gray strip.
  2. Check the label on the handle opposite the one with the 'FISKARS' logo; look for Model Number 6954 printed above the barcode.
  3. Immediately stop using the recalled lopper shears to avoid the risk of handle failure and injury.
  4. Contact Fiskars toll-free at 855-544-0151 at any time or visit www2.fiskars.com and click on 'Product Notifications' to receive instructions on how to obtain a free replacement lopper.
  5. For further information, you can contact the CPSC Hotline at 800-638-2772 or visit www.cpsc.gov.

Your Remedy Options

📋Replace

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

Contact: Fiskars toll-free at (855) 544-0151 anytime or visit Fiskars’ website at www2.fiskars.com and click on “Product Notifications” for more information.

Affected Products

Product: Fiskars® 32-Inch Bypass Lopper Shears
Model:
6954
Date Ranges: May 2011 - June 2014

Product Images

Fiskars 32-Inch Bypass Lopper Shears

Fiskars 32-Inch Bypass Lopper Shears

Fiskars 32-Inch Bypass Lopper Shears

Fiskars 32-Inch Bypass Lopper Shears

Model Number 6954 on Fiskars 32-Inch Bypass Lopper Shears

Model Number 6954 on Fiskars 32-Inch Bypass Lopper Shears

Additional Information

Agency: Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Recall ID: 15003
Status: Active
Sold By: Home Depot stores nationwide and online at HomeDepot.com from May 2011 through June 2014 for about $40
Distributor: Fiskars Brands Inc., of Madison, Wis.
Manufactured In: China
Units Affected: About 277,000 in the U.S. and 11,000 in Canada
Distributed To: Nationwide
Contact: Fiskars toll-free at (855) 544-0151 anytime or visit Fiskars’ website at www2.fiskars.com and click on “Product Notifications” for more information.
Agency Last Updated: January 6, 2015

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AI-Enhanced Content: The summary, action steps, and risk assessment on this page were generated by AI from official government recall data to improve readability. This is not legal or medical advice. Always refer to the official agency sources below for authoritative information.

Sources: CPSC Notice · Raw API Response