Black & Decker GH1000 Grasshog XP String Trimmer/Edgers
Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.
Black & Decker is recalling certain GH1000 Grasshog XP String Trimmers/Edgers because the spool, spool cap, and trimmer string pieces can loosen during use and become airborne projectiles that may cause lacerations to the user or bystanders. The recall affects electric-powered models manufactured between November 14, 2005 and November 6, 2006, identified by date codes 200546 through 200645 located on the underside of the handle. Only units with black spool caps are included; those with orange spool caps are not affected.
Consumers who own an affected trimmer should stop using it immediately and contact Black & Decker to receive a free repair kit.
Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.
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.
Consumers should stop using the string trimmers/edgers immediately and contact Black & Decker for a free repair kit.
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.
Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗
Republished from the official source above; details can change — the source record controls.