The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced a voluntary recall Black & Decker and Craftsman brand cordless electric lawnmowers.
There were approximately 160,000 units recalled (these lawnmowers were previously recalled in September 2002 for a fire hazard, and that recall was expanded in August 2006)
The lawnmower's motor and blade can unexpectedly turn on after the mower's safety key is removed, posing a laceration hazard to consumers. Removing the safety key is designed to keep this from occurring.
Black & Decker has received 34 reports of the motor operating after removal of the safety key, including two incidents that resulted in finger lacerations, one requiring stitches.
The Black & Decker recalled mowers have model number CMM1000 or CMM1000R.
The Craftsman mowers have model number 900.370520 and include all date codes and types.
Posted by Louisville, Kentucky lawyer Larry Jones. Larry can be reached at larry@jonesward.com or by using his toll-free number 1-888-KYLAW22.
