Reported May 30, 2024
Black & Decker Recalls CRAFTSMAN V20 Cordless Tillers/Cultivators Due to Laceration Hazard
Black & Decker (U.S.) Inc. of Towson, Maryland
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.What you should 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.
Firm 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.
What it looks like
Is this the product you have?
- CRAFTSMAN® V20 Cordless Tillers/Cultivators
- UPCs
885911843430- Amount recalled
- About 44,400
Where it was sold
Sold at 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..
Why it was recalled
Stop using this product now
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.
Using this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.
Reports so far: The firm has received one report of incorrect attachment of the bottom portion of the unit. No injuries have been reported.
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