The Recall Desk
ModerateCPSC·24249·Announced 2024-05-30

Black & Decker Recalls CRAFTSMAN V20 Cordless Tillers for Laceration Hazard

Black & Decker is recalling about 44,400 CRAFTSMAN V20 Cordless Tillers/Cultivators because misleading assembly instructions can cause consumers to attach the tines upside down, creating a laceration hazard. No injuries have been reported.

What this means for you

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The source explicitly states no injuries have been reported; the hazard is based on a risk of laceration if the product is assembled incorrectly. With no actual injury reports and the hazard being theoretical rather than realized, this falls under a voluntary precautionary recall with low-risk profile, warranting a Moderate severity score.

Plain-English summary

Black & Decker (U.S.) Inc. is recalling CRAFTSMAN Model CMCTL320B V20 Cordless Tillers/Cultivators. The recalled units are red and black and can be identified by model number CMCTL320B located on the underside of the upper handle. About 44,400 units are affected. Only products with UPC number 885911843430 on the packaging are included in this recall.

The assembly instructions can lead consumers to incorrectly attach the bottom portion of the tiller upside down, causing the tines to rotate toward the user and posing a laceration hazard. The firm has received one report of incorrect attachment, but no injuries have been reported.

The recalled tillers were 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.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled tillers and contact CRAFTSMAN for new assembly instructions. Updated instructions are available by calling CRAFTSMAN toll-free at 855-237-6848 (8 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday), emailing [email protected], or visiting https://www.craftsman.com/pages/safety-notices-and-recalls-cmctl320b. CRAFTSMAN and sellers are sending updated instructions to known purchasers.

The recalled product

Product
CRAFTSMAN® V20 Cordless Tillers/Cultivators
Manufacturer
Black & Decker (U.S.) Inc., of Towson, Maryland
Category
Consumer Product — Lawn & Garden Equipment
Hazard
  • laceration
  • assembly-defect
Affected units
44,400

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

UPCs (1)

  • 885911843430

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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