Black & Decker Recalls Trimmers/Edgers Due to Laceration Hazard from Projectiles
Recall 07248 · Jul 20, 2007 · Black & Decker
202,000
units affected
202,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 07248
- Date
- Jul 20, 2007
- Company
- Black & Decker
- Units affected
- 202,000
- Product
- Black & Decker GH1000 Grasshog XP String Trimmer/Edgers
- Product type
- Weed Trimmers
- Hazard
- Cuts
The product
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.
What can happen
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.
The fix
Consumers should stop using the string trimmers/edgers immediately and contact Black & Decker for a free repair kit.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Black & Decker has received 707 reports of incidents, including 58 reports of injuries. Serious injuries included cuts to two consumers' legs, that required medical attention. Minor injuries included bruises, lacerations, and facial injuries such as a welt and broken skin over a consumer's eye. There were also reports of property damage, including two broken windows.
- Sold at
- Major home center and hardware stores nationwide from November 2005 through January 2007 for about $70.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled black & decker gh1000 grasshog xp string trimmer/edgers?
Consumers should stop using the string trimmers/edgers immediately and contact Black & Decker for a free repair kit.
What is the hazard?
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.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.