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CPSCRecalled Jan 23, 2002 · #02088

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

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.

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Description

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.

Product details

Product
Black & Decker Cordless Electric Lawn Mower
Type
Lawn Mowers & Accessories
Manufacturer
Not specified
Model numbers
CMM1000R, 0043
UPCs
Sold at
Black & Decker factory stores nationwide sold these lawn mowers, from December 2000 through May 2001, for between $145 and $290.

What you should do

Consumers should stop using these lawn mowers immediately and take them to a Black & Decker service center for a free repair.

View the official CPSC notice