Recall: SpeeCo Recalls Fence Wire Stretchers Due to Laceration Hazard

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.

Name of product: Fence wire stretchers

Units: About 60,000 (in addition, 1,800 were sold in Canada)

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.

Recall date: August 11, 2016

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.

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.

Importers: SpeeCo Inc., of Golden, Colo.

Manufactured in: China

Consumer contact: 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 number: 16-244