Cordless Electric Lawn Mowers recall 02-254

Cordless Electric Lawn Mowers

CPSC, Black & Decker Announce Recall of Cordless Electric Lawn Mowers

CPSC published a recall notice for Cordless Electric Lawn Mowers from Cordless Electric Lawn on September 19, 2002. CPSC identifies this hazard: An electrical component in the lawn mower can overheat, posing a possible fire hazard. The official remedy states: 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.

What to check on the product label

Compare every letter, number, space, and suffix. A similar-looking product may not be included in this recall.

Affected model numbers

CMM1000CMM1000R

Additional identifying details

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.

Why 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: Cordless Electric Lawn
Manufacturer: Black & Decker (U.S.) Inc., of Towson, Md.
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.