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Recall 02254 — Cordless Electric Lawn Mowers

U.S. CPSC · United States · 2002-09-19

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Agency
U.S. CPSC
Recall identifier
02254
Date of alert
2002-09-19
Country / jurisdiction
United States
Risk type
recall
Brand
Black & Decker (U.S.) Inc., of Towson, Md.
Product category
consumer_product
Reported risk: The mowers were sold under both the Black & Decker and Craftsman brand names. The recalled Black & Decker cordless electric lawn mowers have the model number CMM1000 or CMM1000R and date codes from 9534 through 200230, both of which are located on the silver and black label affixed to the rear door of the mower. The lawn mowers have either an orange or green deck cover with a black motor cover. The lawn mowers have the words "Black & Decker" and "Cordless" on top of the motor cover. The Craftsman-brand mowers, which were sold at Sears, have model number 900.370520 and include all date codes. The model number is located on the silver and black label affixed to the rear door of the mower. The Sears lawn mowers have a dark green deck with a black motor cover. The lawn mowers have the words "Craftsman" and "24 Volt Cordless" on top of the motor cover. Hazards: An electrical component in the lawn mower can overheat, posing a possible fire hazard.
Primary source: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2002/CPSC-Black--Decker-Announce-Recall-of-Cordless

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