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Product Recall
SpeeCo Recalls Fence Wire Stretchers Due to Laceration Hazard
Recalled SpeeCo fence wire stretcher
Fence wire stretchers
Recall Date: August 11th, 2016
Type: Fences or Fence Posts
Units: About 60,000 (in addition, 1,800 were sold in Canada)
Hazards: A recoiling wire can be released from the stretcher unexpectedly and strike bystanders, posing a laceration hazard.
Remedies: Refund
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled fence wire stretchers and contact SpeeCo to receive a full refund.
Description
This recall involves SpeeCo's fence wire stretchers, with or without a ratchet control, used for gripping and tightening any type of wire. The black stretcher has a rubber grip on the lever handle. It measures about 12 inches high, 1 inch wide and 32 inches long. SpeeCo and model S16111500, S161115TSC or S16112000 is printed on a label on the product packaging.
Images:
Recalled SpeeCo fence wire stretcher
Recalled SpeeCo fence wire stretcher with ratchet control
SpeeCo fence wire stretcher packaging
Consumer 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.Injuries:
The firm has received two reports of a recoiling wire releasing from the stretcher unexpectedly, which caused cuts, abrasions and scratches to the user.
Retailers:
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.
Importers:
SpeeCo Inc., of Golden, Colo.
