Reported Aug 11, 2016
SpeeCo Recalls Fence Wire Stretchers Due to Laceration Hazard
SpeeCo Inc. of Golden, Colo.
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.What you should do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled fence wire stretchers and contact SpeeCo to receive a full refund.
Firm contact: SpeeCo toll-free at 855-271-7189 from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or online at www.speeco.com and click on Recalls for more information.
What it looks like
Is this the product you have?
- Fence wire stretchers
- Amount recalled
- About 60,000 (in addition, 1,800 were sold in Canada)
Where it was sold
Sold at Ace and True Value hardware stores and other supply and farm ranch stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com from April 2015 through August 2016 from about $40..
Why it was recalled
Stop using this product now
A recoiling wire can be released from the stretcher unexpectedly and strike bystanders, posing a laceration hazard.
Using this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.
Reports so far: The firm has received two reports of a recoiling wire releasing from the stretcher unexpectedly, which caused cuts, abrasions and scratches to the user.
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