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Black & Decker Recalls CRAFTSMAN V20 Cordless Tillers/Cultivators Due to Laceration Hazard
No injuries reported. This is a preventive recall action.
Source: CPSC
InfoRecall #24249
Black & Decker Recalls CRAFTSMAN V20 Cordless Tillers/Cultivators Due to Laceration Hazard
Black & Decker (U.S.) Inc., of Towson, Maryland · CRAFTSMAN® V20 Cordless Tillers/Cultivators
Product Description
This recall involves CRAFTSMAN Model CMCTL320B V20 Cordless Tillers/Cultivators. The model number is located on the underside of the upper handle. "CRAFTSMAN" is located on the handle and the bottom portion. The tillers/cultivators are red and black. Only products with UPC number 885911843430 on the side of the product packaging are included in this recall.
Hazard
The assembly instructions can cause consumers to incorrectly attach the bottom portion of the tiller/cultivator upside down, causing the tines to rotate toward the user, posing a laceration hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled tillers/cultivators and contact CRAFTSMAN for new assembly instructions illustrating how to properly attach the bottom portion of the tillers/cultivators. The updated assembly instructions are also available on CRAFTSMAN's website at https://www.craftsman.com/pages/safety-notices-and-recalls-cmctl320b. CRAFTSMAN and sellers of the recalled tillers/cultivators are sending updated assembly instructions to known purchasers.
New Instructions
Reported Injuries
The firm has received one report of incorrect attachment of the bottom portion of the unit. No injuries have been reported.
411 Press Analysis
Black & Decker (U.S.) Inc., of Towson, Maryland has voluntarily recalled about 44,400 of CRAFTSMAN® V20 Cordless Tillers/Cultivators as a preventive safety measure. The recall was announced by the CPSC on May 30, 2024. The assembly instructions can cause consumers to incorrectly attach the bottom portion of the tiller/cultivator upside down, causing the tines to rotate toward the user,. While no injuries have been reported, the identified hazard warrants consumer attention. Affected consumers should pursue a new instructions. The CPSC recommends discontinuing use of the product until the remedy has been completed.
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