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Increasing Injuries Prompt Black & Decker to Reannounce Recall of Trimmers/Edgers Due to Laceration and Burn Hazards

Reported: August 4, 2009 Initiated: August 4, 2009 #09294

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 spool 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 serious laceration hazard to the user, as well as bystanders. The trimmer/edgers can also overheat, posing a burn hazard to consumers.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using the string trimmers/edgers immediately and contact Black & Decker for a free repair kit.

Details

Units Affected
About 200,000
Official Source
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2009/Increasing-Injuries-Prompt-Black--Decker-to-Reannounce-Recall-of-TrimmersEdgers-Due-to-Laceration-and-Burn-Hazards

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼
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.. Recalled by Black & Decker (U.S.) Inc., of Towson, Md.. Units affected: About 200,000.
Why was this product recalled? ▼
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.
What should consumers do? ▼
Consumers should stop using the string trimmers/edgers immediately and contact Black & Decker for a free repair kit.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the CPSC on August 4, 2009. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 09294.

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