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

Active Recall Announced August 16, 2006 CPSC #06232

Quick answer

Black & Decker Expands Recall of Cordless Electric Lawnmowers Due to Fire Hazard is CPSC recall #06232, announced on August 16, 2006. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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. The remedy is 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.. 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 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.

Affected products

Black & Decker and Craftsman Brand Cordless Electric Lawnmowers

Recalled brands

Black & Decker (U.S.) Inc.

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.

Recall date

August 16, 2006

Categories

Lawn Mowers & Accessories

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #06232?

CPSC recall #06232 covers Black & Decker Expands Recall of Cordless Electric Lawnmowers Due to Fire Hazard, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on August 16, 2006. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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.

What is the remedy for recall #06232?

The CPSC remedy for recall #06232 is 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.. 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 Black & Decker Expands Recall of Cordless Electric Lawnmowers Due to Fire Hazard 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/2006/Black--Decker-Expands-Recall-of-Cordless-Electric-Lawnmowers-Due-to-Fire-Hazard. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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