CPSC official recall · 09294

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

召回日期：2009-08-04官方最后发布：2014-05-23适用地区：美国

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危险说明 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.

受影响产品

Black & Decker GH1000 Grasshog XP String Trimmer/Edgers

Units：About 200,000

官方描述 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.

事故与伤害 Incidents / 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.

官方补救措施 Remedy

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

消费者联系信息

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