SpeeCo · Recalled
SpeeCo Recalls Fence Wire Stretchers Due to Laceration Hazard
A recoiling wire can be released from the stretcher unexpectedly and strike bystanders, posing a laceration hazard.
- Units
- About 60,000 (in addition, 1,800 were sold in Canada)
- Reports
- 2
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- —
- Price
- $40
- Remedy
- Refund
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Affected
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.
The file
- 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.
- Product type
- Fences or Fence Posts
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- SpeeCo Inc., of Golden, Colo.
Incident log
The firm has received two reports of a recoiling wire releasing from the stretcher unexpectedly, which caused cuts, abrasions and scratches to the user.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled fence wire stretchers and contact SpeeCo to receive a full refund.
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.
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
