Black & Decker Recalls Cordless Electric Lawnmowers Due to Laceration Hazard
CPSC Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-346.
The recalled cordless electric mowers were sold under both the Black & Decker and Craftsman brand names. The recalled Black & Decker mowers have model number CMM1000 or CMM1000R. All date codes and types are included. The date code and type information are both located on a silver and black label affixed to the rear door of the mower. 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-brand mowers have a dark green deck with a black motor cover.
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-346.
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.
✅ What you should do
- Stop using the product if you own it.
- Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
- Contact 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. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
- For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
- If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to CPSC.
Consumer Contact (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-346.
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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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. Recall FAQ
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. is the subject of an outdoor & garden recall: Black & Decker Recalls Cordless Electric Lawnmowers Due to Laceration Hazard. The notice was published on September 29, 2010 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 160,000 units are potentially affected.