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Product recall · CPSCAugust 4, 2009Serious
Increasing Injuries Prompt Black & Decker to Reannounce Recall of 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 serious laceration hazard to the user, as well as bystanders. The trimmer/edgers can also overheat, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — Fire or burn risk.
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 toll-free 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 spool caps are included in the recall. Those with orange spool caps are not included in the recall.
Details
- Units affected
- About 200,000
- Recall date
- August 4, 2009
- Brand
- Black & Decker (U.S.) Inc., of Towson, Md.
- Injuries reported
- Yes
- What has been reported
- At the time of the original announcement in July 2007, Black & Decker had received more than 700 reports of incidents, including 58 reports of injuries. The firm has received over 100 additional injury reports; ten that required medical attention and minor injuries such as bruises and lacerations.
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: “Increasing Injuries Prompt Black & Decker to Reannounce Recall of Trimmers/Edgers Due to Laceration and Burn Hazards”
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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