CPSC2002-01-23
CPSC, Black & Decker (U.S.) Inc., Announce Recall to Repair Cordless Electric Lawn Mowers
Black & Decker (U.S.) Inc., of Towson, Md.
Hazard
The clips holding the control cable to the handle may be missing, which could cause the blade control device to fail and keep the mower blade running, when it should stop. If the blade control device fails, consumers could suffer serious injuries.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using these lawn mowers immediately and take them to a Black & Decker service center for a free repair.
Sold at
Black & Decker factory stores nationwide sold these lawn mowers, from December 2000 through May 2001, for between $145 and $290.
Affected count
1,300
Injuries reported
Black & Decker has not received any reports of injuries with these lawn mowers. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury.
Products
Black & Decker Cordless Electric Lawn Mower
Consumer contact
For more information or to locate the nearest service center, call Black & Decker toll-free at (866) 229-5570 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or log on to the company's website at www.blackanddecker.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2002/CPSC-Black--Decker-US-Inc-Announce-Recall-to-Repair-Cordless-Electric-Lawn-MowersDon't want to check this manually?
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