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Recall #10-356 · Published September 29, 2010

Black & Decker and Craftsman brand cordless electric lawnmowers

Black & Decker Recalls Cordless Electric Lawnmowers Due to Laceration Hazard

CPSC published a recall notice for Black & Decker and Craftsman brand cordless electric lawnmowers from Black & Decker (U.S.) Inc. on September 29, 2010. CPSC identifies this hazard: The lawnmower's motor and blade can unexpectedly turn on after the mower's safety key is removed, posing a laceration hazard to consumers. Removing the safety key is designed to keep this from occurring. The official remedy states: Consumers should stop using the recalled lawnmowers immediately and call Black & Decker or Sears for a free inspection and repair, or a credit towards a new cordless lawnmower. Consumers who had their mowers repaired as a result of the previous recalls should also have their mowers inspected and repaired as part of this recall.

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Picture of Recalled Black & Decker Cordless Electric Lawnmower
Picture of Recalled Black & Decker Cordless Electric Lawnmower
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Affected model numbers

CMM1000CMM1000R
Additional identifying details

The recalled Black & Decker mowers have model number CMM1000 or CMM1000R.

Why it was recalled

The lawnmower's motor and blade can unexpectedly turn on after the mower's safety key is removed, posing a laceration hazard to consumers. Removing the safety key is designed to keep this from occurring.

Incidents and injuries

Black & Decker has received 34 reports of the motor operating after removal of the safety key, including two incidents that resulted in finger lacerations, one requiring stitches.

Official remedy

Consumers should stop using the recalled lawnmowers immediately and call Black & Decker or Sears for a free inspection and repair, or a credit towards a new cordless lawnmower. Consumers who had their mowers repaired as a result of the previous recalls should also have their mowers inspected and repaired as part of this recall.

Product and sales details

Brand
Black & Decker (U.S.) Inc.
Manufacturer
Black & Decker (U.S.) Inc., of Towson, Md.
Recall number
10-356
Units
About 160,000 (these lawnmowers were previously recalled in September 2002 for a fire hazard, and that recall was expanded in August 2006)
Manufactured in
United States, Canada, Mexico
Sold at / sales period
Home center, hardware and discount stores and authorized Black & Decker dealers nationwide from September 1995 through December 2006 for about $450. Craftsman-brand mowers were sold at Sears and Orchard Supply Hardware stores nationwide from January 1998 through December 2000 for about $450.

Black & Decker and Craftsman brand cordless electric lawnmowers

CPSC product type: Lawn Mowers & Accessories

Recall contact information

For additional information, consumers with Black & Decker mowers should contact Black & Decker toll-free at (866) 229-5570 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.blackanddecker.com. Consumers with Craftsman-brand mowers should call a toll-free number at (800) 659-7026 between hours of 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. CT, Monday through Friday.

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