Black & Decker Recalls Cordless Electric Lawnmowers Due to Laceration Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2010-09-29). Hazards: laceration. Models: CMM1000, CMM1000R, 900.370520. About 160,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 10356 |
| Published | 2010-09-29 |
| Last updated | 2014-05-23 |
| 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, Mexico, United States |
| Units (US) | 160,000 |
| Model numbers | CMM1000, CMM1000R, 900.370520 |
| Hazard classes | laceration |
| Remedy classes | repair, inspect, stop use |
| Sold | Home center, hardware and discount stores and authorized Black & Decker dealers nationwide from September 1995 through December 2006 for about $450. Craftsman-brand mowers were sold at Sears and Orchard Supply Hardware stores nationwide from January 1998 through December 2000 for about $450. |
Description
The recalled cordless electric mowers were sold under both the Black & Decker and Craftsman brand names. The recalled Black & Decker mowers have model number CMM1000 or CMM1000R. All date codes and types are included. The date code and type information are both located on a silver and black label affixed to the rear door of the mower. 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-brand mowers have a dark green deck with a black motor cover.
Hazard
The lawnmower's motor and blade can unexpectedly turn on after the mower's safety key is removed, posing a laceration hazard to consumers. Removing the safety key is designed to keep this from occurring.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the recalled lawnmowers immediately and call Black & Decker or Sears for a free inspection and repair, or a credit towards a new cordless lawnmower. Consumers who had their mowers repaired as a result of the previous recalls should also have their mowers inspected and repaired as part of this recall.
Incidents and injuries
Black & Decker has received 34 reports of the motor operating after removal of the safety key, including two incidents that resulted in finger lacerations, one requiring stitches.
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