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Black & Decker Expands Recall of Cordless Electric Lawnmowers Due to Fire Hazard

Reported: August 16, 2006 Initiated: August 16, 2006 #06232

Product 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.

Reason for Recall

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.

Details

Units Affected
About 160,000 mowers (140,000 of these Black & Decker and Craftsman brand lawnmowers were recalled in September 2002, but also are included in this recall)
Official Source
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2006/Black--Decker-Expands-Recall-of-Cordless-Electric-Lawnmowers-Due-to-Fire-Hazard

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼
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.. Recalled by Black & Decker (U.S.) Inc., of Towson, Md.. Units affected: About 160,000 mowers (140,000 of these Black & Decker and Craftsman brand lawnmowers were recalled in September 2002, but also are included in this recall).
Why was this product recalled? ▼
An electrical component in the lawnmowers can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
What should consumers do? ▼
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.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the CPSC on August 16, 2006. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 06232.

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