CPSC recall 09294
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 serious laceration hazard to the user, as wel….
| Agency | CPSC |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 09294 |
| Classification | Not classified |
| Status | unknown |
| Initiated | 2009-08-04 |
| 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 spool 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 serious laceration hazard to the user, as well as bystanders. The trimmer/edgers can also overheat, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
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/2009/Increasing-Injuries-Prompt-Black--Decker-to-Reannounce-Recall-of-TrimmersEdgers-Due-to-Laceration-and-Burn-Hazards
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