Fence wire stretchers recalled over laceration hazard

Recall date

August 11, 2016

Source

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)

Official notice title

SpeeCo Recalls Fence Wire Stretchers Due to Laceration Hazard

Recall number

16244

Sold / distributed

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.

Why it was recalled

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

What was recalled

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.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled fence wire stretchers and contact SpeeCo to receive a full refund.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.