SpeeCo Recalls Fence Wire Stretchers Due to Laceration Hazard
Recalled 2016-08-11. Laceration hazard. Here is what the CPSC published, and what you are owed.
About 60,000Units
2016-08-11Recall date
YesInjuries
The text below is quoted from the CPSC notice word for word.
- 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.
- The hazard
- A recoiling wire can be released from the stretcher unexpectedly and strike bystanders, posing a laceration hazard.
- 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.
- The remedy
- Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled fence wire stretchers and contact SpeeCo to receive a full refund.
The details
What a recall entitles you to
A refund, a repair or a replacement. The notice says which. It costs you
nothing and there is usually no receipt requirement.
Stop using the product first. Recalls do not expire. An old one still counts.
The full CPSC notice, including photographs, is at cpsc.gov.
Source: CPSC SaferProducts recall feed, retrieved 2026-08-06. Newest recall on file 2026-07-30.
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