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CPSC, Easy Gardener Inc. Announce Recall of Ross Root Feeders

U.S. CPSCInjuriesJan 22, 2002
Recalled Root Feeder
Recalled Root Feeder
Recalled Root Feeder Cap
Recalled Root Feeder Cap

Photos from the official notice: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission · image rights

Hazard

The mixing chamber caps on these feeders can detach during use and strike nearby consumers, resulting in injuries.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using the recalled feeders immediately, dispose of the mixing chamber cap, and contact Easy Gardener to receive a free replacement cap.

Incidents & injuries

Easy Gardener has received one report of a woman who received dental and other mouth injuries, when struck by a cap from one of these root feeders.

Product description

The root feeder is a device used to distribute food, water and insecticide to the roots of trees and shrubs. The root feeders are about 30 inches tall, have a green hose connection and plastic yellow handles. "ROSS" and "MODEL 1200C" are imprinted on the side of the root feeder. The recall includes model 1200C Ross Root Feeders with "24207" or "24208" imprinted on the top of the clear, plastic chamber caps. Ross Root Feeders with the number "24208-A" caps are not part of the recall.

Sold on

Home and garden centers and hardware stores sold these feeders, from October 1994 through January 2002, for about $33.

Contact the company

For more information, contact Easy Gardener at (800) 621-4769 between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. CT Monday through Friday.

What should I do?

Stop using the product and follow the remedy below. Contact the company for a refund, repair or replacement — recall remedies are free.

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