CPSCAugust 4, 2009consumer
Increasing Injuries Prompt Black & Decker to Reannounce Recall of Trimmers/Edgers Due to Laceration and Burn Hazards
Official recall recorded by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
The hazard
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.
What to do
Consumers should stop using the string trimmers/edgers immediately and contact Black & Decker for a free repair kit.
Brands named
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Recall history
Other federal recalls tied to the same brand — a factual pattern, straight from the source data.
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- FDAFree Range Grade AA Large White Eggs, 12ct Cartons, 15dz per box, Black Sheep Egg Company 400 S Memorial Drive Walnut Ridge AR 724762025-09-19
- FDAFree Range Grade A Large Brown Eggs, 12ct Cartons, UPC: 860010568507, Black Sheep Egg Company 400 S Memorial Drive Walnut Ridge AR 724762025-09-19
- FDAFree Range Grade AA Large Brown Eggs, Loose Pack in Boxes, 15dz per box, Black Sheep Egg Company 400 S Memorial Drive Walnut Ridge AR 724762025-09-19
- FDAFree Range Grade AA Medium White Eggs, 18ct Cartons, 15dz per box, Black Sheep Egg Company 400 S Memorial Drive Walnut Ridge AR 724762025-09-19
- FDAFree Range Grade AA Large Brown Eggs, Loose Open Skid, 900dz per pallet, Black Sheep Egg Company 400 S Memorial Drive Walnut Ridge AR 724762025-09-19
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