Recalls / 2002-09-19
CPSC, Black & Decker Announce Recall of Cordless Electric Lawn Mowers
02254 · Recalled 2002-09-19 · CPSC page
Description
The mowers were sold under both the Black & Decker and Craftsman brand names. The recalled Black & Decker cordless electric lawn mowers have the model number CMM1000 or CMM1000R and date codes from 9534 through 200230, both of which are located on the silver and black label affixed to the rear door of the mower. The lawn mowers have either an orange or green deck cover with a black motor cover. The lawn mowers have the words "Black & Decker" and "Cordless" on top of the motor cover. The Craftsman-brand mowers, which were sold at Sears, have model number 900.370520 and include all date codes. The model number is located on the silver and black label affixed to the rear door of the mower. The Sears lawn mowers have a dark green deck with a black motor cover. The lawn mowers have the words "Craftsman" and "24 Volt Cordless" on top of the motor cover.
Hazards
Reported injuries
Remedy
Products
| Name | Model | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Cordless Electric Lawn Mowers | About 140,000 |
Parties
- Manufacturer
- Black & Decker (U.S.) Inc.
- Made in
- United States, Canada
- Sold at
- Home centers, hardware, discount sold the Black & Decker lawn mowers, from February 1996 through August 2002, for, $400. Craftsman-brand mowers were sold at Sears, from January 1998 through December 2000, $400.
Consumer contact
Black & Decker mower owners should call Black & Decker toll-free at (866) 229-5570 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or log onto the company's web site at www.blackanddecker.com
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Source: CPSC recall 02254. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.