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

CPSC · 07248 · published 2007-07-20

CPSC campaign 07248

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.

The text above is quoted verbatim from the CPSC record. Confirm the affected units and the remedy with the manufacturer or CPSC. Recall data may be incomplete, delayed, or superseded.

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Affected products

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

Black & Decker GH1000 Grasshog XP String Trimmer/Edgers

Brands in this recall

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

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