Cordless Electric Lawnmowers Recalled Due to Laceration Hazard

Black & Decker and Craftsman announced a voluntary recall of their cordless electric lawnmowers.  Although removing the safety key is intended to stop the motor and blade, there have been over 30 reports of the motor operating even after the safety key is removed.  Two of those reports involved finger lacerations. 

About 16,000 cordless electric lawnmowers were sold across the country at hardware, discount and home center stores between September 1995 and December 2006 for $450.  The Craftsman brand version was sold at Orchard Supply Hardware and Sears between Junly 1998 and December 2000 for $450.

The Black & Decker mowers' model numbers are CMM1000 and CMM1000R and can be found on a black and silver label on the rear door.  The Craftsman mowers' model number is 900.370520 and can be found on a black and silver label on the rear door.

If you have one of these lawnmowers, immedialy stop using and contact Black & Decker or sears for a free inspection.