CPSC, Easy Gardener Inc. Announce Recall of Ross Root Feeders
What was recalled
The root feeder is a device used to distribute food, water and insecticide to the roots of trees and shrubs. The root feeders are about 30 inches tall, have a green hose connection and plastic yellow handles. "ROSS" and "MODEL 1200C" are imprinted on the side of the root feeder. The recall includes model 1200C Ross Root Feeders with "24207" or "24208" imprinted on the top of the clear, plastic chamber caps. Ross Root Feeders with the number "24208-A" caps are not part of the recall.
Hazard
The mixing chamber caps on these feeders can detach during use and strike nearby consumers, resulting in injuries.
Injuries
Easy Gardener has received one report of a woman who received dental and other mouth injuries, when struck by a cap from one of these root feeders.
Where it was sold
- Home and garden centers and hardware stores sold these feeders, from October 1994 through January 2002, for about $33.
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