Black & Decker US Inc. Cordless Electric Lawn Mower
CPSC Recall #02-088 — January 22, 2002
Product
Black & Decker US Inc. Cordless Electric Lawn Mower
Description
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Black & Decker (U.S.) Inc., of Towson, Md., is voluntarily recalling to repair about 1,300 reconditioned cordless electric lawn mowers. 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.
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.
Incidents / Injuries
Black & Decker has not received any reports of injuries with these lawn mowers. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using these lawn mowers immediately and take them to a Black & Decker service center for a free repair.
Units Affected
1,300
Sold At
Black & Decker factory stores nationwide sold these lawn mowers from December 2000 through May 2001 for between $145 and $290.