# Black & Decker Recalls Trimmers/Edgers Due to Laceration Hazard from Projectiles
> **CPSC recall** · 2007-07-20 · 07248 · 1 injuries reported
## Recall
- **Number:** 07248
- **Date:** 2007-07-20
- **Injuries reported:** 1
## Products

Black & Decker GH1000 Grasshog XP String Trimmer/Edgers

## 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.

## 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.

## Source
- [CPSC recall page](https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2007/Black--Decker-Recalls-TrimmersEdgers-Due-to-Laceration-Hazard-from-Projectiles)
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