Recall #02-088 · Published January 23, 2002

Black & Decker Cordless Electric Lawn Mower

CPSC, Black & Decker (U.S.) Inc., Announce Recall to Repair Cordless Electric Lawn Mowers

CPSC published a recall notice for Black & Decker Cordless Electric Lawn Mower from Black & Decker (U.S.) Inc. on January 23, 2002. CPSC identifies this hazard: 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. The official remedy states: Consumers should stop using these lawn mowers immediately and take them to a Black & Decker service center for a free repair.

What to check on the product label

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Affected model numbers

CMM1000R
Additional identifying details

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.

Why 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

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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