CPSC recall 02-254, announced September 19, 2002, covers Black & Decker Cordless Electric Lawn Mowers (about 140,000 units). An electrical component in the lawn mower can overheat, posing a possible fire hazard. The notice cites 11 incident reports. Consumers with either brand recalled lawn mower should stop using it immediately. 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.
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.
Which products are included?
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.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
An electrical component in the lawn mower can overheat, posing a possible fire hazard.
Incidents and injuries
Black & Decker has received 11 reports of electrical components overheating. One of these resulted in a minor hand burn and nine resulted in reports of minor property damage extending beyond the mower.
Official remedy
Consumers with either brand recalled lawn mower should stop using it immediately. Black & Decker mower owners should call Black & Decker to receive information on the free repair. Craftsman mower owners should take their mower to the nearest Sears store or Sears product repair center for a free repair.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Black & Decker
- Manufacturer
- Black & Decker (U.S.) Inc., of Towson, Md.
- Product type
- Lawn mowers
- Recall number
- 02-254
- Units
- About 140,000
- Manufactured in
- United States, Canada
- Sold at / sales period
- 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.
Cordless Electric Lawn Mowers
CPSC product type: Lawn Mowers & Accessories
Recall contact information
Black & Decker mower owners should call Black & Decker toll-free at (866) 229-5570 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or log onto the company's web site at www.blackanddecker.com
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