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Black & Decker Expands Recall of Cordless Electric Lawnmowers Due to Fire Hazard

Date: August 16, 2006
Company: Black & Decker (U.S.) Inc., of Towson, Md.
Status: Ongoing
Source: CPSC

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

All consumers should stop using the lawnmowers immediately and call for information on receiving a free inspection and repair if necessary. Consumers who had their mowers repaired as a result of the previous recall should have their mowers again inspected and repaired, if necessary, as part of this recall.

Affected Products

The mowers were sold under both the Black & Decker and Craftsman brand names. The recalled Black & Decker mowers have the model CMM1000 or CMM1000R and are labeled as Type 1 through Type 4, both of which are located on the silver and black label affixed to the rear door of the mower. Mowers labeled as Type 5 are not included in this recall. 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 mowers have a dark green deck with a black motor cover.

Why Was This Recalled?

An electrical component in the lawnmowers can overheat, posing a fire hazard.

Where Was This Sold?

Distribution information not available.

About Black & Decker (U.S.) Inc., of Towson, Md.

Black & Decker (U.S.) Inc., of Towson, Md. has 6 total recalls tracked by RecallDetector.

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Data sourced from the CPSC. Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report