Recalls / 2002-01-23

CPSC, Black & Decker (U.S.) Inc., Announce Recall to Repair Cordless Electric Lawn Mowers

02088 · Recalled 2002-01-23 · CPSC page

Description

The recalled cordless electric lawn mowers have an orange deck and a charcoal black motor cover. The reconditioned lawn mowers have the model number CMM1000R and date codes between 0043 M.N.D.C. and 0121 M.N.D.C., both of which are located on a silver and black label on the rear door of the mower. The lawn mower has the words "Black & Decker" and "Cordless" on top of the motor cover. Lawn mowers sold at locations other than Black & Decker factory stores are not included in this recall.

Hazards

The clips holding the control cable to the handle may be missing, which could cause the blade control device to fail and keep the mower blade running, when it should stop. If the blade control device fails, consumers could suffer serious injuries.

Reported injuries

Black & Decker has not received any reports of injuries with these lawn mowers. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using these lawn mowers immediately and take them to a Black & Decker service center for a free repair.

Products

Name	Model	Units
Black & Decker Cordless Electric Lawn Mower		1,300

Parties

Distributor: Black & Decker (U.S.) Inc., of Towson, Md.
Sold at: Black & Decker factory sold these lawn mowers, from December 2000 through May 2001, for, $290.

Consumer contact

For more information or to locate the nearest service center, call Black & Decker toll-free at (866) 229-5570 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or log on to the company's website at www.blackanddecker.com

Source: CPSC recall 02088. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.