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CPSCRecalled Aug 4, 2009 · #09294

Increasing Injuries Prompt Black & Decker to Reannounce Recall of Trimmers/Edgers Due to Laceration and Burn Hazards

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.

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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 spool caps are included in the recall. Those with orange spool caps are not included in the recall.

Product details

Product
Black & Decker GH1000 Grasshog XP String Trimmer/Edgers
Type
Weed Trimmers
Manufacturer
Black & Decker (U.S.) Inc., of Towson, Md.
Model numbers
UPCs
Sold at
Major home center and hardware stores nationwide from November 2005 through January 2007 for about $70.
Made in
China

What you should do

Consumers should stop using the string trimmers/edgers immediately and contact Black & Decker for a free repair kit.

View the official CPSC notice