CPSC and Black & Decker Announce Recall of TR135, 195, 255
Type 1 Hedge Trimmers
WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer
Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Black & Decker (U.S.)
Inc., of Towson, Md., is announcing the voluntary recall of
about 2,000 hedge trimmers. The lock-off device on the hedge
trimmer switch may not function properly. The hedge trimmer
could be turned on even if the switch is in the "lock-
off" position. As a result, consumers could be injured if
the hedge trimmer accidently starts up.
Black & Decker has received no reports of injury
involving the hedge trimmers. This recall is being conducted
to prevent the possibility of injury.
This program involves Black & Decker's TR135 Type 1,
TR195 Type 1, and TR255 Type 1 hedge trimmers. Hedge
trimmers subject to this program can be identified by
looking at the second line of the product identification
label on the right hand side of the hedge trimmer. If it
states TR135 Type 1, TR195 Type 1, or TR255 Type 1, and was
purchased in February or early March 1996, it is one of the
recalled trimmers.
TR135 Type 2, TR195 Type 2, and TR255 Type 2 hedge
trimmers are not included in this recall. Consumers can
distinguish between the recalled Type 1 trimmers and the
Type 2 trimmers not involved in this recall by referring to
the side product identification label. Type 2 units also
have a green dot on the bottom right hand corner of the
hedge trimmer carton.
No other Black & Decker hedge trimmers or any other products
are involved in this program.
Hardware stores and home centers sold the hedge
trimmers nationwide in February and early March 1996 for
between $29.00 and $39.00.
Consumers who own the TR135 Type 1, TR195 Type 1, or
TR255 Type 1 hedge trimmers should return them to a Black &
Decker company-owned service center for a free replacement
hedge trimmer. To locate the nearest Service Center or for
more information about this program, consumers can call
Black & Decker at (800) 762-6672.