CPSC, Easy Gardener Inc. Announce Recall of Ross Root Feeders
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2002-01-22 · 02087
Hazards
The mixing chamber caps on these feeders can detach during use and strike nearby consumers, resulting in injuries.
Recall
Number
02087
Date
2002-01-22
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Easy Gardener Inc. Ross Root Feeder
Companies
Retailer(s)
Home and garden centers and hardware stores sold these feeders, from October 1994 through January 2002, for about $33.
Importer(s)
Easy Gardener Inc., of Waco, Texas
Description
The root feeder is a device used to distribute food, water and insecticide to the roots of trees and shrubs. The root feeders are about 30 inches tall, have a green hose connection and plastic yellow handles. "ROSS" and "MODEL 1200C" are imprinted on the side of the root feeder. The recall includes model 1200C Ross Root Feeders with "24207" or "24208" imprinted on the top of the clear, plastic chamber caps. Ross Root Feeders with the number "24208-A" caps are not part of the recall.