CPSC recall 07248
Black & Decker GH1000 Grasshog XP String Trimmer/Edgers
- CPSC
- unknown
- Published 2014-05-23
On 2014-05-23 the CPSC announced a recall of Black & Decker GH1000 Grasshog XP String Trimmer/Edgers by Black And Decker U S, citing 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 byst….
| Agency | CPSC |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 07248 |
| Classification | Not classified |
| Status | unknown |
| Initiated | 2007-07-20 |
| Published | 2014-05-23 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC |
| Company | Black And Decker U S |
| Distribution | US |
Product
Black & Decker GH1000 Grasshog XP String Trimmer/Edgers | 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.
Reason
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.
Status history
No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC. Current status: unknown.
Source
Official record: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2007/Black--Decker-Recalls-TrimmersEdgers-Due-to-Laceration-Hazard-from-Projectiles
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