Black & Decker Recalls CRAFTSMAN V20 Cordless Tillers/Cultivators Due to Laceration Hazard
Key facts
- Agency
- U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
- Recall number
- 24249
- Recall date
- May 30, 2024
- Units
- About 44,400
- Remedy
- New Instructions
- Firm
- Black & Decker
- Made in
- China
What to do
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.
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.
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.
How to identify the recalled product
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.
About this recall
CPSC announced this recall on May 30, 2024. It covers About 44,400 units. The remedy type is new instructions: the firm is giving new instructions for safe use. Reported incidents: The firm has received one report of incorrect attachment of the bottom portion of the unit. No injuries have been reported. Black & Decker has 19 recalls in our records.
Where it was sold
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.
Companies and identifiers
- Importer
- Black & Decker (U.S.) Inc., of Towson, Maryland
- UPC
- 885911843430
Source and freshness
- Source
- U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) Recalls API
- Official notice
- https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2024/Black-Decker-Recalls-CRAFTSMAN-V20-Cordless-Tillers-Cult…
- Last published by CPSC
- May 30, 2024
- Imported by RecallRadar
- Nov 4, 2026
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