Cordless Electric Lawn Mowers
Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.
Black & Decker and Craftsman cordless electric lawn mowers are being recalled because an electrical component can overheat and create a fire hazard. The recalled Black & Decker models are CMM1000 or CMM1000R with date codes from 9534 through 200230, identified by an orange or green deck cover with black motor cover and "Black & Decker" and "Cordless" printed on top. The recalled Craftsman models, sold at Sears, have model number 900.370520 with any date code, featuring a dark green deck with black motor cover and "Craftsman" and "24 Volt Cordless" printed on top. The model number and date code can be found on the silver and black label on the rear door of the mower.
Consumers who own either recalled model should stop using the mower immediately. Black & Decker mower owners should call Black & Decker to get information about receiving a free repair. Craftsman mower owners should take their mower to the nearest Sears store or Sears product repair center to receive a free repair.
Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.
An electrical component in the lawn mower can overheat, posing a possible fire hazard.
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.
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.
Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗
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