Black & Decker Recalls CRAFTSMAN V20 Cordless Tillers/Cultivators Due to Laceration Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2024-05-30). Hazards: laceration. Models: CMCTL320B, V20. About 44,400 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 24249 |
| Published | 2024-05-30 |
| Last updated | 2024-05-30 |
| Products | CRAFTSMAN® V20 Cordless Tillers/Cultivators |
| Firm named in the title | Black & Decker |
| Firms | Black & Decker (U.S.) Inc., of Towson, Maryland (importer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 44,400 |
| Model numbers | CMCTL320B, V20 |
| UPC / GTIN | 00885911843430 |
| Hazard classes | laceration |
| Remedy classes | new instructions, stop use |
| Sold | Lowe's, Ace Hardware, Blain's Farm & Fleet stores nationwide, certain Army & Air Force Exchanges, and online at Amazon.com from October 2022 through April 2024 for between $129 and $179. |
Description
This recall involves CRAFTSMAN Model CMCTL320B V20 Cordless Tillers/Cultivators. The model number is located on the underside of the upper handle. "CRAFTSMAN" is located on the handle and the bottom portion. The tillers/cultivators are red and black. Only products with UPC number 885911843430 on the side of the product packaging are included in this recall.
Hazard
The assembly instructions can cause consumers to incorrectly attach the bottom portion of the tiller/cultivator upside down, causing the tines to rotate toward the user, posing a laceration hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled tillers/cultivators and contact CRAFTSMAN for new assembly instructions illustrating how to properly attach the bottom portion of the tillers/cultivators. The updated assembly instructions are also available on CRAFTSMAN's website at https://www.craftsman.com/pages/safety-notices-and-recalls-cmctl320b. CRAFTSMAN and sellers of the recalled tillers/cultivators are sending updated assembly instructions to known purchasers.
Incidents and injuries
The firm has received one report of incorrect attachment of the bottom portion of the unit. No injuries have been reported.
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