AAFES RECALL NO.
06-028 |
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WORLDWIDE In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Black & Decker of Towson, MD. is voluntarily recalling Black & Decker Cordless Electric Lawnmowers. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled lawnmowers. Name of Product: Black & Decker Cordless Electric Lawnmowers Units: About 160,000 mowers-- Note: 140,000 of these Black & Decker and Craftsman brand lawnmowers were recalled in September 2002, but also are included in this recall. AAFES was not involved in the original recall because we do not carry the Craftsman brand mower and we did not begin to stock the Black & Decker brand until 2004. Hazard: An electrical component in the lawnmowers can overheat, posing a fire hazard. Incidents/Injuries: Black & Decker has received 10 additional reports of electrical components overheating, including one additional report of a fire extending beyond the mower. -- Note: The original recall involved 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. Description: 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. Sold by: Home center, hardware and discount stores, and authorized Black & Decker dealers nationwide from February 1996 through December 2005. AAFES stocked and sold only Black & Decker model CMM 1000 after January 2004. Manufactured In: United States and Canada Remedy: Consumers should stop using the lawnmowers immediately and call for information on receiving a free inspection and repair if necessary. Consumer Contact: For additional information, consumers should contact Black & Decker toll-free at (866) 229-5570 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s Web site at www.blackanddecker.com Home
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