Black & Decker Cordless Lawn Mower – Mechanical Issue (2002)
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According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Product
Black & Decker Cordless Electric Lawn Mower
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in CPSC notice. Check official source for details.
A manufacturer is recalling Black & Decker Cordless Electric Lawn Mower. The hazard is: The clips holding the control cable to the handle may be missing, which could cause the blade contro. Based on CPSC recall notice.
Summary derived from CPSC notice
The following details were not provided by CPSC: UPC codes.
Reason for Recall
As stated by CPSC
The recalled cordless electric lawn mowers have an orange deck and a charcoal black motor cover. The reconditioned lawn mowers have the model number CMM1000R and date codes between 0043 M.N.D.C. and 0121 M.N.D.C., both of which are located on a silver and black label on the rear door of the mower. The lawn mower has the words "Black & Decker" and "Cordless" on top of the motor cover. Lawn mowers sold at locations other than Black & Decker factory stores are not included in this recall.
Reported concern (CPSC)
The clips holding the control cable to the handle may be missing, which could cause the blade control device to fail and keep the mower blade running, when it should stop. If the blade control device fails, consumers could suffer serious injuries.
Recommended Action
Per CPSC guidance
Consumers should stop using these lawn mowers immediately and take them to a Black & Decker service center for a free repair.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) directly.
View official CPSC recall noticePage updated: Jan 6, 2026