CPSC recall 83050
Echo elastic harnesses with spring loaded snap hooks
- CPSC
- unknown
- Published 2014-12-19
On 2014-12-19 the CPSC announced a recall of Echo elastic harnesses with spring loaded snap hooks by Echo, citing laceration.
| Agency | CPSC |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 83050 |
| Classification | Not classified |
| Status | unknown |
| Initiated | 1983-09-30 |
| Published | 2014-12-19 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC |
| Company | Echo |
| Distribution | US |
Product
Echo elastic harnesses with spring loaded snap hooks; Echo gas powered Weed and Grass Trimmers | 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.
Reason
Laceration
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/1983/CPSC-Warns-Of-Accidents-With-Elastic-Straps-On-Echo-Weed-And-Grass-Trimmers
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