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

Active Recall Announced September 19, 2002 CPSC #02254

Quick answer

CPSC, Black & Decker Announce Recall of Cordless Electric Lawn Mowers is CPSC recall #02254, announced on September 19, 2002. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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. The remedy is 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.. Affected brand: Black & Decker (U.S.) Inc..

Hazard

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.

Affected products

Cordless Electric Lawn Mowers

Recalled brands

Black & Decker (U.S.) Inc.

Remedy

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 date

September 19, 2002

Categories

Lawn Mowers & Accessories

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #02254?

CPSC recall #02254 covers CPSC, Black & Decker Announce Recall of Cordless Electric Lawn Mowers, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on September 19, 2002. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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.

What is the remedy for recall #02254?

The CPSC remedy for recall #02254 is 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.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.

I sell this product on Shopify. What do I need to do?

If you sell CPSC, Black & Decker Announce Recall of Cordless Electric Lawn Mowers on Shopify, stop selling the affected units immediately, notify customers who purchased them, and consider whether you have a Section 15(b) reporting obligation to the CPSC. RecallDocket helps Shopify merchants identify affected SKUs and prepare the required safety report.

Where is the official CPSC notice for this recall?

The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2002/CPSC-Black--Decker-Announce-Recall-of-Cordless-Electric-Lawn-Mowers-. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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