CPSC2009-08-04
Increasing Injuries Prompt Black & Decker to Reannounce Recall of Trimmers/Edgers Due to Laceration and Burn Hazards
Black & Decker (U.S.) Inc., of Towson, Md.
Hazard
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.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the string trimmers/edgers immediately and contact Black & Decker for a free repair kit.
Sold at
Major home center and hardware stores nationwide from November 2005 through January 2007 for about $70.
Affected count
About 200,000
Injuries 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.
Manufactured in
China
Products
Black & Decker GH1000 Grasshog XP String Trimmer/Edgers
Consumer 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
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2009/Increasing-Injuries-Prompt-Black--Decker-to-Reannounce-Recall-of-TrimmersEdgers-Due-to-Laceration-and-Burn-HazardsDon't want to check this manually?
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