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CPSC recall · Reported September 19, 2002

CPSC, Black & Decker Announce Recall of Cordless Electric Lawn Mowers

An electrical component in the lawn mower can overheat, posing a possible fire hazard.

Recall #
02254
Affected scope
About 140,000
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Black & Decker (U.S.) Inc., of Towson, Md. recalled The mowers were sold under both the Black & Decker and Craftsman brand names. The recalle….

CPSC, Black & Decker Announce Recall of Cordless Electric Lawn Mowers was recalled by Black & Decker (U.S.) Inc., of Towson, Md. in September 19, 2002. Reason: An electrical component in the lawn mower can overheat, posing a possible fire hazard.. Remedy: Consumers with either brand recalled lawn mower should stop using it immediately. Black &…. Verify recall #02254 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Black & Decker (U.S.) Inc., of Towson, Md. issued this CPSC recall-An electrical component in the lawn mower can overheat, posing a possible fire hazard..

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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #02254 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

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Product description

The mowers were sold under both the Black & Decker and Craftsman brand names. The recalled Black & Decker cordless electric lawn mowers have the model number CMM1000 or CMM1000R and date codes from 9534 through 200230, both of which are located on the silver and black label affixed to the rear door of the mower. The lawn mowers have either an orange or green deck cover with a black motor cover. The lawn mowers have the words "Black & Decker" and "Cordless" on top of the motor cover. The Craftsman-brand mowers, which were sold at Sears, have model number 900.370520 and include all date codes. The model number is located on the silver and black label affixed to the rear door of the mower. The Sears lawn mowers have a dark green deck with a black motor cover. The lawn mowers have the words "Craftsman" and "24 Volt Cordless" on top of the motor cover.

Reason for recall

An electrical component in the lawn mower can overheat, posing a possible fire hazard.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers with either brand recalled lawn mower should stop using it immediately. Black & Decker mower owners should call Black & Decker to receive information on the free repair. Craftsman mower owners should take their mower to the nearest Sears store or Sears product repair center for a free repair.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class Not classified by agency
Status Active
Recall number 02254
Date reported September 19, 2002
Date initiated September 19, 2002
Recalling firm Black & Decker (U.S.) Inc., of Towson, Md.
Affected scope About 140,000
Distribution Not disclosed
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Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

What to do with this recall

Consumers with either brand recalled lawn mower should stop using it immediately. Black & Decker mower owners should call Black &…

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼
The mowers were sold under both the Black & Decker and Craftsman brand names. The recalled Black & Decker cordless electric lawn mowers have the model number CMM1000 or CMM1000R and date codes from 9534 through 200230, both of which are located on the silver and black label affixed to the rear door of the mower. The lawn mowers have either an orange or green deck cover with a black motor cover. The lawn mowers have the words "Black & Decker" and "Cordless" on top of the motor cover. The Craftsman-brand mowers, which were sold at Sears, have model number 900.370520 and include all date codes. The model number is located on the silver and black label affixed to the rear door of the mower. The Sears lawn mowers have a dark green deck with a black motor cover. The lawn mowers have the words "Craftsman" and "24 Volt Cordless" on top of the motor cover.. Recalled by Black & Decker (U.S.) Inc., of Towson, Md.. Units affected: About 140,000.
Why was this product recalled? ▼
An electrical component in the lawn mower can overheat, posing a possible fire hazard.
What should consumers do? ▼
Consumers with either brand recalled lawn mower should stop using it immediately. Black & Decker mower owners should call Black & Decker to receive information on the free repair. Craftsman mower owners should take their mower to the nearest Sears store or Sears product repair center for a free repair.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the CPSC on September 19, 2002. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 02254.
How do I report an injury from a recalled product? ▼
Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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