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Cut to the Quick The 12 fastest and toughest lawn string trimmers on the market. Shindaiwa T2510... Husqvarna 125L... Stihl FS 55 RC-E... Echo GT-200R... Honda HHT25S LTA... Craftsman 316.791880... Weedeater Featherlight SST25... etc.   |
U.S. CPSC
June 29, 2004 |
Echo Inc. Recall of Gas-Powered Hand Tools The fuel lines on these tools can develop an "alligator surface" appearance which could develop into a condition that will allow leakage of gasoline and fuel vapor, posing a fire hazard to consumers. |
This Old House
John Kelsey |
Choosing and Using String Trimmers Trimmers and techniques to keep your grass looking its best |
U.S. CPSC
August 4, 2009 |
Increasing Injuries Prompt Black & Decker to Reannounce Recall of Trimmers/Edgers Due to Laceration and Burn Hazards 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. |
Popular Mechanics
October 12, 2009
Doug Mahoney |
Which Kind of Fuel is Best for Lawn String Trimmers? PM Lab Test When it comes time to trim the lawn, a mower will only get you so far. For the finishing touches, you have to rely on a string trimmer, known in backyard vernacular as the weed whacker. |
U.S. CPSC
July 20, 2007 |
Black & Decker Recalls Trimmers/Edgers Due to Laceration Hazard from Projectiles The spool, spool cap and pieces of trimmer string can come loose during use and become airborne projectiles, posing a laceration hazard. The trimmer/edgers can also overheat posing a burn hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC
June 21, 2011 |
MTD Recalls TrimmerPlus Edger Attachments Due to Laceration Hazard The steel shaft that drives the edger blade can break during use causing the edger blade to detach. If the blade detaches, it can hit the user or bystanders, posing a laceration hazard. |
U.S. CPSC
May 25, 2011 |
STIHL Recalls Yard Power Products Due to Burn and Fire Hazards The level of ethanol and other fuel additives can distort the toolless fuel cap, allowing fuel to spill, posing a fire and burn hazard. |
U.S. CPSC
August 1, 2006 |
Troy-Bilt String Trimmer Sold at Lowe's Recalled for Laceration Hazard The blade that trims the excess string of these weed trimmers can detach from the plastic shield covering the trimmer head. The blade can then be thrown outward, hitting the user or bystander, resulting in a laceration. |
BusinessWeek
August 14, 2006
Dan Beucke |
A Blade Too Far Gillette's Fusion gives a close shave, but the price cuts deep. |
U.S. CPSC
May 29, 2003 |
Weed Cutting Attachment Blades Recalled by Conceptual Marketing & Development, Inc. The blades can break off and hit consumers causing severe impact and laceration injuries. |
U.S. CPSC
July 21, 2004 |
Shivvers Manufacturing Recall of Blower Blades for the Jazee and Jazee One Grass Collection Systems The ends of the blades on these Country Clipper riding mowers can break off and become projectiles, leaving the mower deck at a high rate of speed. The recalled blades can break because "slots" in the blade cause metal fatigue. |
