Fence wire stretcher
CPSC Recall #16-244 — August 11, 2016
Product
Fence wire stretcher
Description
A recoiling wire can be released from the stretcher unexpectedly and strike bystanders.
Hazard
A recoiling wire can be released from the fence wire stretcher unexpectedly and strike bystanders, posing a laceration hazard.
Incidents / 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.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled fence wire stretchers and contact SpeeCo to receive a full refund.
Units Affected
About 60,000 (in addition, 1,800 were sold in Canada)
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.
Importer
SpeeCo Inc., of Golden, Colo.
Manufactured In
China