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

CPSC · 09294 · published 2009-08-04

CPSC campaign 09294

Hazard

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.

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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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