CPSC, Black & Decker (U.S.) Inc., Announce Recall to Repair Cordless Electric Lawn Mowers
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2002-01-23 · 02088
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.
Recall
Number
02088
Date
2002-01-23
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Black & Decker Cordless Electric Lawn Mower
Companies
Retailer(s)
Black & Decker factory stores nationwide sold these lawn mowers, from December 2000 through May 2001, for between $145 and $290.
Distributor(s)
Black & Decker (U.S.) Inc., of Towson, Md.
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.