Black & Decker Recalls Trimmers/Edgers Due to Laceration Hazard from Projectiles
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2007-07-20 · 07248
Hazards
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.
Recall
Number
07248
Date
2007-07-20
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Black & Decker GH1000 Grasshog XP String Trimmer/Edgers
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
Black & Decker (U.S.) Inc., of Towson, Md.
Retailer(s)
Major home center and hardware stores nationwide from November 2005 through January 2007 for about $70.
Country of manufacture
China
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.