Black & Decker Expands Recall of Cordless Electric Lawnmowers Due to Fire Hazard
Recall 06232 · Aug 16, 2006 · Black & Decker
160,000
units affected
160,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 06232
- Date
- Aug 16, 2006
- Company
- Black & Decker
- Units affected
- 160,000
- Product
- Black & Decker and Craftsman Brand Cordless Electric Lawnmowers
- Product type
- Lawn Mowers & Accessories
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
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 can happen
An electrical component in the lawnmowers can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
The fix
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.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Black & Decker has received 10 additional reports of electrical components overheating, including one additional report of a fire extending beyond the mower. The original recall involved 11 reports of electrical components overheating. One of these resulted in a minor hand burn and nine resulted in reports of minor property damage extending beyond the mower.
- Sold at
- Home center, hardware and discount stores, and authorized Black & Decker dealers nationwide from February 1996 through December 2005 for between $360 and $450. Craftsman-brand mowers were sold at Sears and Orchard Supply Hardware stores nationwide from January 1998 through December 2000 for...
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled black & decker and craftsman brand cordless electric lawnmowers?
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.
What is the hazard?
An electrical component in the lawnmowers can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.