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SpeeCo Recalls Fence Wire Stretchers Due to Laceration Hazard

U.S. CPSCCutsSold on AmazonAug 11, 2016
Recalled SpeeCo fence wire stretcher
Recalled SpeeCo fence wire stretcher
Recalled SpeeCo fence wire stretcher with ratchet control
Recalled SpeeCo fence wire stretcher with ratchet control
SpeeCo fence wire stretcher packaging
SpeeCo fence wire stretcher packaging

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

Hazard

A recoiling wire can be released from the stretcher unexpectedly and strike bystanders, posing a laceration hazard.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled fence wire stretchers and contact SpeeCo to receive a full refund.

Refund

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.

Product 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.

Sold on

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.

Contact the company

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 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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