Recalls / 2009-08-04

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

09294 · Recalled 2009-08-04 · CPSC page

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.

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.

Reported injuries

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; ten that required medical attention and minor injuries such as bruises and lacerations.

Remedy

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

Products

Name	Model	Units
Black & Decker GH1000 Grasshog XP String Trimmer/Edgers		About 200,000

Parties

Manufacturer: Black & Decker (U.S.) Inc.
Made in: China
Sold at: Major home center, hardware from November 2005 through January 2007 for about $70.

Consumer contact

For additional information, contact Black & Decker toll-free 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

Source: CPSC recall 09294. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.