Black & Decker Grasshog XP String Trimmer/Edgers (Black & Decker) – laceration risk (2009)
Hazard assessment based on recall description.
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Check Your Product
According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Product
Black & Decker GH1000 Grasshog XP String Trimmer/Edgers
Brand
Black & Decker (U.S.) Inc., of Towson, Md.
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in CPSC notice. Check official source for details.
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Black & Decker (U.S.) Inc., of Towson, Md. is recalling Black & Decker GH1000 Grasshog XP String Trimmer/Edgers. The hazard is: The trimmer/edger's spool, spool cap and pieces of trimmer string can come loose during use and beco. Based on CPSC recall notice.
Summary derived from CPSC notice
The following details were not provided by CPSC: UPC codes.
Reason for Recall
As stated by CPSC
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.
Reported concern (CPSC)
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.
Recommended Action
Per CPSC guidance
Consumers should stop using the string trimmers/edgers immediately and contact Black & Decker for a free repair kit.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) directly.
View official CPSC recall noticePage updated: Jan 6, 2026