SpeeCo Recalls Fence Wire Stretchers Due to Laceration Hazard
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2016-08-11 · 16244
Hazards
A recoiling wire can be released from the stretcher unexpectedly and strike bystanders, posing a laceration hazard.
Recall
Number
16244
Date
2016-08-11
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Fence wire stretchers
Remedies
Options
Refund
Companies
Retailer(s)
Ace and True Value hardware stores and other supply and farm ranch stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com from April 2015 through August 2016 from about $40.
Importer(s)
SpeeCo Inc., of Golden, Colo.
Country of manufacture
China
Description
This recall involves SpeeCo's fence wire stretchers, with or without a ratchet control, used for gripping and tightening any type of wire. The black stretcher has a rubber grip on the lever handle. It measures about 12 inches high, 1 inch wide and 32 inches long. SpeeCo and model S16111500, S161115TSC or S16112000 is printed on a label on the product packaging.