CPSCGeneral Alert
Black & Decker Recalls CRAFTSMAN V20 Cordless Tillers/Cultivators Due to Lacerat...
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 |