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

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. hazard recall for Black & Decker GH1000 Grasshog XP String Trimmer/Edgers.

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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. Recall #07248

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

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.

Recall date: Jul 20, 2007 Last update: May 23, 2014
Stop using the product immediately and follow the official remedy.
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