CPSC2002-09-19
CPSC, Black & Decker Announce Recall of Cordless Electric Lawn Mowers
Black & Decker (U.S.) Inc., of Towson, Md.
Hazard
An electrical component in the lawn mower can overheat, posing a possible fire hazard.
Remedy
Consumers with either brand recalled lawn mower should stop using it immediately. Black & Decker mower owners should call Black & Decker to receive information on the free repair. Craftsman mower owners should take their mower to the nearest Sears store or Sears product repair center for a free repair.
Sold at
Home centers, hardware and discount stores nationwide sold the Black & Decker lawn mowers, from February 1996 through August 2002, for between $360 and $400. Craftsman-brand mowers were sold at Sears stores nationwide, from January 1998 through December 2000, for between $360 and $400.
Affected count
About 140,000
Injuries reported
Black & Decker has received 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.
Manufactured in
United States, Canada
Products
Cordless Electric Lawn Mowers
Consumer contact
Black & Decker mower owners should call Black & Decker toll-free at (866) 229-5570 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or log onto the company's web site at www.blackanddecker.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2002/CPSC-Black--Decker-Announce-Recall-of-Cordless-Electric-Lawn-Mowers-Don't want to check this manually?
We email you a Sunday digest of new federal recalls relevant to parents — free, no credit card. Or upgrade to as-it-happens alerts for the brands you actually own.
Get the Sunday Brief