Echo elastic harnesses with spring loaded snap hooks
Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.
Echo Incorporated has voluntarily recalled approximately 62,292 elastic harnesses with spring-loaded snap hooks used on Echo gas-powered Weed and Grass Trimmers, Models SRM-200 DA and SRM-200 D. The metal hook on the elastic harness can snap back and cause facial injuries, including eye damage. The trimmers were distributed through Echo dealers from November 1977 to December 1979 and sold for approximately $219.95. Echo has received reports of 2 severe eye injuries and 1 dental injury caused by the harness snapping back.
According to the recall notice, consumers should immediately stop using the elastic harness and return it to an Echo dealer for a free replacement harness. Consumers can locate Echo dealers in the Yellow Pages under Lawn and Garden Equipment. For additional information, consumers can contact Echo at 312-291-2800 or call CPSC's toll-free hotline at 800-638-CPSC.
Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.
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Weed & Grass Trimmers Recalled by Echo NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 30, 1983 Release # 83-050 CPSC Warns Of Accidents With Elastic Straps On Echo Weed And Grass Trimmers Washington, D.C.-- In cooperation with the Consumer Product Safety Commission, Echo Incorporated, Northbrook, Illinois, today announced a voluntary recall of approximately 62,292 elastic harnesses with spring loaded snap hooks used on Echo gas powered Weed and Grass Trimmers, Models No. SRM-200 DA and SRM-200 D, because the metal hook may snap back and cause eye or other facial injuries. According to the firm, the trimmers were distributed through Echo distributors from November 1977, to December 1979. The elastic harness (Echo Parts Catalogue No. 300 500 02 73 0) worn by the operator consists of an elastic cord which is attached to the shaft of the trimmer by a snap hook. Under certain conditions when the cord is under tension, the snap hook can be released and fly back into the face of the operator. The weed and grass trimmers sold at retail for approximately $219.95. Echo has received 2 reports of severe eye injury and 1 report of dental damage due to the unexpected snap back of the hook. Consumers should immediately discontinue use of the elastic harness and return it to an Echo dealer for a free replacement harness. Echo Dealers are listed in the Yellow Pages under Lawn and Garden Equipment. Anyone requiring additional information about this warning should contact Echo at 312-291-2800, or call CPSC's toll-free Hotline at 800-638-CPSC. The teletypewriter number for the hearing impaired is (301) 595-7054.
Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗
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