Black & Decker Reannounces Recall of Trimmers/Edgers

Black and Decker is reannouncing a recall of about 200,000 Black & Decker GH1000 Grasshog XP String Trimmer/Edgers due to laceration and burn hazards.

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.

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; 10 that required medical attention and minor injuries such as bruises and lacerations. There were also reports of minor property damage, including broken windows.

This recall involves 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.

The product was sold at major home center and hardware stores nationwide from November 2005 through January 2007 for about $70.

AUGUST-04-09: Increasing Injuries Prompt Black & Decker to Reannounce Recall of Trimmers/Edgers [CPSC: BLACK AND DECKER RECALL]

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