CPSC, Black & Decker Announce Recall of Cordless Electric Lawn Mowers
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2002-09-19 · 02254
Hazards
An electrical component in the lawn mower can overheat, posing a possible fire hazard.
Recall
Number
02254
Date
2002-09-19
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Cordless Electric Lawn Mowers
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
Black & Decker (U.S.) Inc., of Towson, Md.
Retailer(s)
Home centers, hardware and discount stores nationwide sold the Black & Decker lawn mowers, from February 1996 through August 2002, for between $360 and $400. Craftsman-brand mowers were sold at Sears stores nationwide, from January 1998 through December 2000, for between $360 and $400.
Country of manufacture
United States; Canada
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.