CPSC recall 06-232, announced August 16, 2006, covers Black & Decker and Craftsman Brand Cordless Electric Lawnmowers (about 160,000 units). An electrical component in the lawnmowers can overheat, posing a fire hazard. The notice cites 10 incident reports. All consumers should stop using the lawnmowers immediately and call for information on receiving a free inspection and repair if necessary. Recall contact: call (866) 229-5570 or (800) 659-7026, 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 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.
Which products are included?
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.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
An electrical component in the lawnmowers can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Incidents and injuries
Black & Decker has received 10 additional reports of electrical components overheating, including one additional report of a fire extending beyond the mower. The original recall involved 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
All consumers should stop using the lawnmowers immediately and call for information on receiving a free inspection and repair if necessary. Consumers who had their mowers repaired as a result of the previous recall should have their mowers again inspected and repaired, if necessary, as part of this recall.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Black & Decker
- Manufacturer
- Black & Decker (U.S.) Inc., of Towson, Md.
- Product type
- Lawn mowers
- Recall number
- 06-232
- Units
- About 160,000 mowers (140,000 of these Black & Decker and Craftsman brand lawnmowers were recalled in September 2002, but also are included in this recall)
- Manufactured in
- United States, Canada
- Sold at / sales period
- 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.
Black & Decker and Craftsman Brand Cordless Electric Lawnmowers
CPSC product type: Lawn Mowers & Accessories
Recall contact information
For additional information, consumers with Black & Decker mowers should contact Black & Decker toll-free at (866) 229-5570 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.blackanddecker.com Consumers with Craftsman brand lawnmowers should call (800) 659-7026 between 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. CT, Monday through Friday.
Verify phone numbers, hours, and websites on the current CPSC notice before contacting the firm.
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