Black & Decker is recalling about 200,000 GH1000 Grasshog XP String Trimmer/Edgers. The trimmer/edger's spool, spool cap and pieces of trimmer string can come loose during use and become airborne projectiles, posing a serious laceration hazard to the user, as well as bystanders. The trimmer/edgers can also overheat, posing a burn hazard to consumers.

The Black & Decker GH1000 Grasshog XP String Trimmers/Edgers are electric-powered. Trimmer/edgers with date codes 200546 through 200645 (representing manufacture dates of Nov. 14, 2005, through Nov. 6, 2006) are included in this recall. The date code is located on the underside of the trimmer/edger's handle. Only trimmers with black spool caps are included in the recall.

Major home center and hardware stores sold the trimmers from November 2005 through January 2007 for about $70.

Consumers should contact Black & Decker for a free repair kit. Call 1-888-742-9158 or visit the firm's Web site at www.blackanddecker.com.

Target is recalling about 43,000 Circo booster seats. The booster seat restraint buckle can open unexpectedly, allowing a child to fall from the chair and be injured.

This recall involves Circo booster seats with manufacture date codes XJ0811, XJ0812, XJ0901 and XJ0902. The plastic booster seat is blue with green trim and has white straps. The manufacture date code is printed on the backside of the seat next to the consumer warning information. "Circo" can be found on a label located in the front of the seat.

Target stores nationwide sold the seats from December 2008 through June 2009 for about $13.

Consumers should return the seats to the nearest Target store to receive a full refund. For more information, contact Target at 1-800-440-0680 or visit the firm's Web site at www.target.com.

Dorel Juvenile Group is recalling about 31,000 Safety 1st SmartLight stair gates. The hinges that hold the gate in place can break, posing a fall hazard to children if the gate is placed at the top of the stairs.

The recall involves the Safety 1st SmartLight Stair Gate with model number 42111, which is printed on a sticker under the handle panel. The gates, which were manufactured before December 20, 2008, are white metal with a gray handle and a motion sensor nightlight that illuminates on approach. The manufacture date is located below the gate's handle as a date wheel imprinted in the plastic; an arrow indicates the month, and the year is stamped inside the circle. The manufacture date also is printed on a sticker inside the battery door.

Mass merchandise and juvenile product stores, including Babies R Us, Toys R Us, Wal-Mart.com and other online retailers, sold the gates from January 2005 through July 2009 for about $60.

Consumers should not return the stair gates to retail stores, but should contact the company to obtain a free repair kit. Call Dorel Juvenile Group at 1-866-690-2540 or complete an online order form on the Dorel Juvenile Group Web site at www.djgusa.com/safety_notice/; to obtain a free repair kit, e-mail the company at Smartlightgate@djgusa.com, or send a fax to 1-800-207-8182.