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CPSCCPSC · Consumer products·Recall number 00104

Weed Wizard trimmer heads

Published June 22, 2026 · Recall initiated: May 3, 2000

What's the hazard

The end link of the trimmer's metal chain can rapidly and unexpectedly detach during use, propelling the link into the air at a high velocity. If the metal link strikes the user or a bystander, it can penetrate skin and bone, causing injury or death.

What to do

Consumers should stop using the Weed Wizards with metal chains immediately and discard or destroy the product. The firm is out of business and a remedy is no longer available. Recall remedy no longer available. Discard the product. Do not donate or resell.

Recall details

Brand
Weed Wizard Acquisition Corp., of Bradley, Mich.
Manufacturer
Weed Wizard Acquisition Corp., of Bradley, Mich.
Distributor
Home centers, mass merchants, discount stores, hardware stores and television advertisements nationwide sold Weed Wizards with metal chains, from May 1987 through April 2000, for between $19 and $25. The replacement chain kits were sold from January 1992 through April 2000 for about $8.
Country
US
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