Black & Decker Recalls Trimmers/Edgers Due to Laceration Hazard from Projectiles

Recalled July 20, 2007 · CPSC recall 07248 · Black & Decker

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.

Remedy

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

Units

About 202,000

Incidents / injuries

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.

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.

What to do

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

Contact

For additional information, contact Black & Decker at (888) 742-9158 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.blackanddecker.com

Product

Black & Decker GH1000 Grasshog XP String Trimmer/Edgers

Manufacturer(s)

Black & Decker (U.S.) Inc., of Towson, Md.

Retailers

Major home center and hardware stores nationwide from November 2005 through January 2007 for about $70.

Made in

China

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →