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Product recall · CPSCJuly 20, 2007Serious
Black & Decker Trimmers/Edgers
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
The trimmer/edger's spool, spool cap and pieces of trimmer string can come loose during use and become airborne projectiles, posing a laceration hazard to the user as well as bystanders.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — Risk of severe physical injury.
What it looks like
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What to do
Consumers should stop using the string trimmers/edgers immediately and contact Black & Decker for a free repair kit.
Who to contact: For additional information, contact Black & Decker at (888) 742-9158 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.blackanddecker.com
The product
The Black & Decker GH1000 Grasshog XP String Trimmers/Edgers are electric-powered. Trimmer/edgers with date codes 200546 through 200645 (representing manufacture dates of November 14, 2005 through November 6, 2006) are included in this recall. The date code is located on the underside of the trimmer/edger's handle. Only trimmers with black spools caps are included in the recall. Those with orange spool caps are not included in the recall.
Details
- Units affected
- About 202,000
- Recall date
- July 20, 2007
- Brand
- Black & Decker (U.S.) Inc., of Towson, Md.
- Injuries reported
- Yes
- What has been reported
- Black & Decker has received 707 reports of incidents, including 58 reports of injuries. Serious injuries included cuts to two consumers' legs, that required medical attention. Minor injuries included bruises, lacerations, and facial injuries such as a welt and broken skin over a consumer's eye. Ther
Major home center and hardware stores nationwide from November 2005 through January 2007 for about $70.
The official notice
This recall was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “Black & Decker Recalls Trimmers/Edgers Due to Laceration Hazard from Projectiles”
Worried about the other things in your house? You can write down what you have and be told if one is recalled — or, if you sell second-hand, check your whole stock at once.
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