The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced a voluntary recall of the Black & Decker GH1000 Grasshog XP String Trimmer/Edgers.

The trimmer/edger's spool, spool cap and pieces of trimmer string can come loose during use and become airborne projectiles, posing a laceration hazard to the user as well as bystanders.

The trimmer/edgers can also overheat posing a burn hazard to consumers.

Black & Decker has received 707 reports of incidents, including 58 reports of injuries.

The Black & Decker GH1000 Grasshog XP String Trimmers/Edgers are electric-powered.

Trimmer/edgers with date codes 200546 through 200645 are included in this recall.

The date code is located on the underside of the trimmer/edger's handle.

Only trimmers with black spools caps are included in the recall. Those with orange spool caps are not included in the recall.

Sold at: Major home center and hardware stores nationwide from November 2005 through January 2007 for about $70.
Manufactured in: China

Consumers should stop using the string trimmers/edgers immediately and contact Black & Decker for a free repair kit.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Black & Decker at (888) 742-9158 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site by clicking on the link below.