CPSC recall 02-088, announced January 23, 2002, covers Black & Decker Cordless Electric Lawn Mower (1,300 units). 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. Consumers should stop using these lawn mowers immediately and take them to a Black & Decker service center for a free repair. Recall contact: call (866) 229-5570, or go to www.blackanddecker.com.
Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
Affected model numbers
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.
Which products are included?
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.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
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.
Incidents and 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.
Official remedy
Consumers should stop using these lawn mowers immediately and take them to a Black & Decker service center for a free repair.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Black & Decker
- Product type
- Lawn mowers
- Recall number
- 02-088
- Units
- 1,300
- Sold at / sales period
- Black & Decker factory stores nationwide sold these lawn mowers, from December 2000 through May 2001, for between $145 and $290.
- Distributor
- Black & Decker (U.S.) Inc., of Towson, Md.
Black & Decker Cordless Electric Lawn Mower
CPSC product type: Lawn Mowers & Accessories
Recall contact information
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
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