Black & Decker Expands Recall of Cordless Electric Lawnmowers Due to Fire Hazard
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2006-08-16 · 06232
Hazards
An electrical component in the lawnmowers can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Recall
Number
06232
Date
2006-08-16
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Black & Decker and Craftsman Brand Cordless Electric Lawnmowers
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
Black & Decker (U.S.) Inc., of Towson, Md.
Retailer(s)
Home center, hardware and discount stores, and authorized Black & Decker dealers nationwide from February 1996 through December 2005 for between $360 and $450. Craftsman-brand mowers were sold at Sears and Orchard Supply Hardware 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 mowers have the model CMM1000 or CMM1000R and are labeled as Type 1 through Type 4, both of which are located on the silver and black label affixed to the rear door of the mower. Mowers labeled as Type 5 are not included in this recall. The Black & Decker mowers have either an orange or green deck with a black motor cover. The Craftsman brand mowers have model number 900.370520 and include all date codes and types. The model number is located on the silver and black label affixed to the rear door of the mower. The Craftsman mowers have a dark green deck with a black motor cover.