Power tool maker Black & Decker has recalled about 200,000 grass trimmers because of safety concerns, according to CNN Money.
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission says the GH1000 Grasshog XP String Trimmer/Edgers can cause "serious" lacerations and burns. Apparently, the Grasshog's spool cap and pieces of trimmer string can come loose and become airborne "posing a serious laceration hazard to the user, as well as bystanders." It also can overheat and cause burns.
CNN reported that it was the second time in two years the Grasshog has been recalled. Black & Decker recalled the tool in July 2007 after receiving more than 700 reports of incidents, including 58 reports of injuries. Since then, the company has received more than 100 additional injury reports related to the Grasshog. Of those, 10 required medical attention for minor injuries such as bruises and lacerations, the CPSC said.
The Grasshog was sold at major home center and hardware stores nationwide from November 2005 through January 2007 and retailed for about $70.
Black & Decker on its web site says only the models of the trimmer with black spool caps are being recalled; those with orange spool caps are not affected.More details are available on B&D's web site.
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