Updated 2026-10-15

Is BLACK+DECKER a good brand?

Mixed

1 CPSC recall in the last 36 months.

BLACK+DECKER, founded in 1910 and owned by Stanley Black & Decker, sells vacuums, kitchen appliances and outdoor tools. The CPSC lists 4 recalls, 1 in the last three years: garment steamers. Amazon ratings are good but short of our top band.

Recall counts are not adjusted for sales volume. How the verdict works

Recalls in 3 years

1

Safety record: Some. Source: CPSC.

Owner satisfaction

Medium

From ratings of 20 most-rated products on Amazon.

Trustpilot

1.4/5

413 reviews. Rates BLACK+DECKER's own store and service, not the products. See on Trustpilot

What owners say about BLACK+DECKER

Verbatim quotes. Trustpilot quotes are the newest positive and negative reviews; they rate the brand's own store and service.

Been testing the BLACK+DECKER countertop microwave in my own kitchen, and the Model EM720CB7 is basically a small, no-frills unit that tries ...
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Black & Decker Robot Pet Vacuum. 1. 7. Costco Roborocks Qx revo series ... Is the Epson ET-2710 good enough quality for sticker printing?
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I am looking to get my first combi cordless drill for odd jobs around the house and I have come across these two drills by Black + Decker and Bosch. ...
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2 days ago I went into my 2nd bedroom to turn on the iron. When I went back a few minutes later, while the indicator light was on, the iron was cold. Panic ensued. My iron ALWAYS works! It's moved with me thru my professional career from state to state...over a period of maybe 30 years!! I just want to say THANK YOU for my very dependable Black and Decker Quick and Easy 460 iron. Whatever I paid…
5 of 5 stars, Trustpilot review, 2026-09-03
I purchased a Black and Decker Air Fry Toaster Oven for my move. The box proclaimed a two year limited warranty. Within two weeks of actually using it, the non stick coating on the included pan started to dangerously flake. I reached out to support with documentation of my purchase and the defect, assuming that they would honour the warranty and ship a new pan. It seemed very straightforward…
1 of 5 stars, Trustpilot review, 2026-09-04
I purchased a Black and Decker blender and it malfunctioned with in 2 months. I applied for their warranty and sent everything they asked for. They asked for my original cash register receipt but I had lost it. I went to the retailer to get the sales information and they allowed me to screen shot their system as proof of my purchase. To make a long story short they told me no warranty without the…
1 of 5 stars, Trustpilot review, 2026-08-25

BLACK+DECKER recalls

  1. 2024
  2. 2024-04-04BLACK+DECKER Model HGS011 Easy Garment Steamers. The steamers can expel, spray, or leak hot water during use, posing a burn hazard to consumers. Incidents: Since the recall was announced in November 2022, Empower Brands has received 317 reports of hot water expelling from the recalled steamers, including 82… About 1.6 million (518,500 units were previously recalled in November 2022) units. Remedy: Refund. CPSC notice
  3. 2022
  4. 2022-11-03BLACK+DECKER Model HGS011 Easy Garment Steamers. The steamers can expel, spray or leak hot water during use, posing a burn hazard to consumers. Incidents: Empower Brands has received 241 reports of hot water expelling from the steamer, including 32 reports of burn injuries, two of which were second-degree burns. About 518,500 units. Remedy: Repair. CPSC notice
  5. 2017
  6. 2017-03-31Black+Decker portable table saws. The table saw stand can collapse unexpectedly, posing laceration and impact injury hazards to the operator. Incidents: None reported About 400 units. Remedy: Replace. CPSC notice
  7. 2016
  8. 2016-09-13Leaf Blowers. The fan cover can unlatch unexpectedly, posing a laceration hazard. Incidents: BLACK+DECKER has received four reports of the fan covers unexpectedly coming off and consumers receiving finger lacerations from contact with the fan. About 560,000 (in addition, about 20,000 were sold in Canada) units. Remedy: Repair. CPSC notice

Marked items are within the last 36 months and count in the verdict.

Product-related lawsuits

No product liability or consumer fraud cases naming BLACK+DECKER found in federal court records.

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BLACK+DECKER product lines on Amazon

Product lineProductsOwner ratings
Vacuums & Floor Care5Well rated
Kitchen & Dining8Well rated
Outdoor Power Tools4Highly rated
Irons & Steamers1Well rated
Power & Hand Tools1Highly rated
Heating, Cooling & Air Quality1Mixed ratings

Amazon data checked 2026-10-15. source

BLACK+DECKER customer service and warranty

We have not verified BLACK+DECKER's warranty and support contacts yet.

Who makes BLACK+DECKER

Owner
Stanley Black & Decker source
Founded
1910 source
Headquarters
Towson source
Founders
Alonzo G. Decker source
Trademark (USPTO)
The Black & Decker Corporation (MARYLAND, USA); first registered 1988 source
Made in (recalled products)
China (4 of 4 recalls)

FAQ

Is BLACK+DECKER a good brand?

Mixed. 1 CPSC recall in the last 36 months. Owner satisfaction on Amazon: Medium.

How many recalls has BLACK+DECKER had in the last 3 years?

1 recall in the last 36 months, according to the CPSC.

Who owns BLACK+DECKER?

Stanley Black & Decker.

Who owns the BLACK+DECKER trademark?

USPTO lists The Black & Decker Corporation (MARYLAND, USA) as the owner of the BLACK+DECKER trademark, first registered 1988.

Where is BLACK+DECKER based?

Towson.

When was BLACK+DECKER founded?

1910.

Where are BLACK+DECKER products made?

Recalled BLACK+DECKER products listed by the CPSC were made in China (4 of 4 recalls).

Has BLACK+DECKER had product recalls?

Yes. The CPSC lists 4 recalls for BLACK+DECKER. The most recent, on 2024-04-04: Two Million Black+Decker® Garment Steamers Recalled by Empower Brands in Major Recall Expansion Due to Burn Hazard; Refund Now Offered.

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