Increasing Injuries Prompt Black & Decker to Reannounce Recall of Trimmers/Edgers Due to Laceration and Burn Hazards
Recall 09294 · Aug 4, 2009 · Black & Decker (U.S.) Inc.
200,000
units affected
200,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 09294
- Date
- Aug 4, 2009
- Company
- Black & Decker (U.S.) Inc.
- Units affected
- 200,000
- Product
- Black & Decker GH1000 Grasshog XP String Trimmer/Edgers
- Product type
- Weed Trimmers
- Hazard
- Fire
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 spool 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 serious laceration hazard to the user, as well as bystanders. The trimmer/edgers can also overheat, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
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
- At the time of the original announcement in July 2007, Black & Decker had received more than 700 reports of incidents, including 58 reports of injuries. The firm has received over 100 additional injury reports; ten that required medical attention and minor injuries such as bruises and lacerations.
- 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 serious laceration hazard to the user, as well as bystanders. The trimmer/edgers can also overheat, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
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.