CPSC2016-08-11
SpeeCo Recalls Fence Wire Stretchers Due to Laceration Hazard
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Hazard
A recoiling wire can be released from the stretcher unexpectedly and strike bystanders, posing a laceration hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled fence wire stretchers and contact SpeeCo to receive a full refund.
Sold at
Ace and True Value hardware stores and other supply and farm ranch stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com from April 2015 through August 2016 from about $40.
Affected count
About 60,000 (in addition, 1,800 were sold in Canada)
Injuries reported
The firm has received two reports of a recoiling wire releasing from the stretcher unexpectedly, which caused cuts, abrasions and scratches to the user.
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Refund
Products
Fence wire stretchers
Consumer contact
SpeeCo toll-free at 855-271-7189 from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or online at www.speeco.com and click on Recalls for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2016/SpeeCo-Recalls-Fence-Wire-StretchersDon't want to check this manually?
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