Black & Decker Push Button Command Feed Weed/Grass Trimmers
Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.
Black & Decker has voluntarily recalled approximately 647,000 Push Button Command Feed Weed/Grass Trimmers produced between 1981 and 1984 due to a hazard involving the fan and cap assembly. The black rotating fan and cap assembly may fracture during use, potentially throwing pieces that could cause lacerations and bruises to users or bystanders. The recall affects Black & Decker Models 8243, 8251, and 8255, as well as trimmers sold under the Montgomery Ward label (Models XBA 2098A, XBA 2098B, XBA 2099A) and McCulloch Corporation label (Models MAC 30 and MAC 40). Black & Decker is aware of 102 reports of fan and cap breakage, some resulting in injuries to the feet and legs.
According to the recall notice, consumers should immediately stop using the affected trimmers and return them to a Black & Decker Service Center for repair at no cost. The trimmers can be identified by a label decal tag located near the top between the auxiliary handle and top handle. Owners can locate their nearest service center in the yellow pages under "Tools - Electric" or call Black & Decker toll-free at (800) 544-6986 on weekdays between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Eastern time, for additional information and assistance.
Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.
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Weed Trimmer Repaired by Black & Decker NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 Note: Phone number change. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Originally issued April 29, 1986; Revised April 18, 2005 Release # 86-26 Weed Trimmer Repair Program Announced Washington, D.C. -- In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, Black & Decker (U.S.) Inc., Towson, MD, today announced a voluntary recall of approximately 647,000 of its Push Button Command Feed Weed/Grass Trimmers produced between 1981 and 1984. These trimmers are being recalled because the fan and cap assembly may fracture, throwing pieces that could injure the user or bystanders. Black & Decker is aware of 102 reports of fan/cap breakage, some resulting in injuries involving lacerations and bruises to the feet and legs. The products were sold nationwide under the Black & Decker label, and also under the labels of Montgomery Ward and McCulloch Corporation. Consumers are urged immediately to stop using the affected trimmers and return them to a Black & Decker Service Center listed in the yellow pages under "Tools - Electric" so that the trimmers can be repaired at no cost to the consumer. The following trimmers are subject to the recall: Black & Decker Models 8243 (Types 1 & 2) 8251 (Types 1 b 2) 8255 (Type 1) Montgomery Ward Models XBA 2098A XBA 2098B XBA 2099A McCulloch Corporation Models MAC 30 (Type 1) MAC 40 (Type 1) The affected trimmers can be identified by a label decal tag located near the top of the trimmer between the auxillary handle and the top handle. The trimmers sold for a price of between $40 - $75 and use a nylon line to cut weeds and grass. They are being voluntarily recalled because the black rotating fan and cap assembly, attached to the motor below the guard on the Trimmers, may fracture during use. If this happens, pieces of the assembly could be thrown out from under the guard. This could present a potential safety hazard for users and by-standers, who could be cut and bruised by the thrown pieces. Black & Decker has developed a new fan and cap assembly for these trimmers to safeguard against any future possibility of failure. The neti assembly will be installed on trimmers returned to Black & Decker. All owners of the trimmers should take them to a Black & Decker Service Center or telephone their local Black & Decker Service Center for assistance. Owners who need additional information about the recall nay call Black & Decker toll-free at (800) 544-6986 on weekdays between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Eastern time. Black & Decker is mailing letters providing instructions to those persons who, after purchasing their trimmer, mailed in the Registration Cards.
Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗
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