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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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.