Black & Decker Recalls Trimmers/Edgers Due to Laceration Hazard from Projectiles
USBlack & Decker Recalls Trimmers/Edgers Due to Laceration Hazard from Projectiles
Recalling Firm: Black & Decker (U.S.) Inc., of Towson, Md.
Reason for Recall / Hazard
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.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Black & Decker GH1000 Grasshog XP String Trimmer/Edgers
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2007/Black--Decker-Recalls-TrimmersEdgers-Due-to-Laceration-Hazard-from-Projectiles |
| Title | Black & Decker Recalls Trimmers/Edgers Due to Laceration Hazard from Projectiles |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/ccd0048bbfea4536928b2f13cfe30015.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled Trimmer/Edger |
| Hazards › Name | 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. |
| Injuries › Name | 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. There were also reports of property damage, including two broken windows. |
| Products › Name | Black & Decker GH1000 Grasshog XP String Trimmer/Edgers |
| Products › Type | Weed Trimmers |
| Products › Category I D | 2234 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 202,000 |
| Recall I D | 3673 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should stop using the string trimmers/edgers immediately and contact Black & Decker for a free repair kit. |
| Retailers › Name | Major home center and hardware stores nationwide from November 2005 through January 2007 for about $70. |
| Recall Date | 2007-07-20T00:00:00 |
| Description | 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. |
| Recall Number | 07248 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Black & Decker (U.S.) Inc., of Towson, Md. |
| Consumer 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 |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-05-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |
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