Black & Decker Expands Recall of Cordless Electric Lawnmowers Due to Fire Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2006-08-16). Hazards: fire, burn. Models: CMM1000, CMM1000R, 900.370520. About 160,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 06232 |
| Published | 2006-08-16 |
| Last updated | 2024-07-10 |
| Product category | Lawn Mowers & Accessories |
| Products | Black & Decker and Craftsman Brand Cordless Electric Lawnmowers |
| Firm named in the title | Black & Decker |
| Firms | Black & Decker (U.S.) Inc., of Towson, Md. (manufacturer) |
| Manufactured in | Canada, United States |
| Units (US) | 160,000 |
| Model numbers | CMM1000, CMM1000R, 900.370520 |
| Hazard classes | fire, burn |
| Remedy classes | repair, inspect, stop use |
| Sold | 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. |
Description
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.
Hazard
An electrical component in the lawnmowers can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
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.
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.
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