Black & Decker Recalls Trimmers/Edgers Due to Laceration Hazard from Projectiles
Product 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.
Reason for Recall
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.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the string trimmers/edgers immediately and contact Black & Decker for a free repair kit.
Details
- Recalling Firm
- Black & Decker (U.S.) Inc., of Towson, Md.
- Units Affected
- About 202,000
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