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Black & Decker Recalls CRAFTSMAN V20 Cordless Tillers/Cultivators Due to Laceration Hazard

Name: Black & Decker Recalls CRAFTSMAN V20 Cordless Tillers/Cultivators Due to Laceration Hazard
Brand: Black & Decker
SKU: CPSC-24249
Availability: Discontinued
Rating: 1.0 (1 reviews)

Published: May 30, 2024Recall ID: 24249Category: generalCountry: US

Reason for 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.

Product Description & Identification

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.

Affected Products

CRAFTSMAN® V20 Cordless Tillers/Cultivators

Additional Source Details

Field	Value
U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2024/Black-Decker-Recalls-CRAFTSMAN-V20-Cordless-Tillers-Cultivators-Due-to-Laceration-Hazard
Title	Black & Decker Recalls CRAFTSMAN V20 Cordless Tillers/Cultivators Due to Laceration Hazard
Images › 1 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/styles/recall_product/public/1A.png
Images › 1 › Caption	Recalled CRAFTSMAN Model CMCTL320B V20 Cordless Tiller/Cultivator
Images › 2 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/1B.png
Images › 2 › Caption	Recalled CRAFTSMAN Model CMCTL320B V20 Cordless Tiller/Cultivator
Images › 3 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/1C.png
Images › 3 › Caption	Model Number on the underside of upper handle
Images › 4 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/1D.png
Images › 4 › Caption	UPC Code on product packaging
Images › 5 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/1E.png
Images › 5 › Caption	UPC Code
Hazards › Name	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.
Injuries › Name	The firm has received one report of incorrect attachment of the bottom portion of the unit. No injuries have been reported.
Products › Name	CRAFTSMAN® V20 Cordless Tillers/Cultivators
Products › Number Of Units	About 44,400
Recall I D	9961
Remedies › Name	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.
Importers › Name	Black & Decker (U.S.) Inc., of Towson, Maryland
Retailers › Name	Lowe's, Ace Hardware, Blain's Farm & Fleet stores nationwide, certain Army & Air Force Exchanges, and online at Amazon.com from October 2022 through April 2024 for between $129 and $179.
Recall Date	2024-05-30T00:00:00
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.
Product U P Cs › U P C	885911843430
Recall Number	24249
Remedy Options › Option	New Instructions
Consumer Contact	CRAFTSMAN toll-free at 855-237-6848 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email CRAFTSMAN at recall@sbdinc.com to obtain a copy of the updated assembly instructions, or view/download the updated assembly instructions online at https://www.craftsman.com/pages/safety-notices-and-recalls-cmctl320b or at www.craftsman.com and click on "Safety Notices and Recalls" for more information.
Last Publish Date	2024-05-30T00:00:00
Manufacturer Countries › Country	China

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