The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·82007·Announced 1982-03-09

Black & Decker Battery Powered Lawn Mowers Recalled for Fire Hazard

Black & Decker is recalling approximately 18,000 Model No. 8055 battery-powered lawn mowers sold nationwide from 1976 to 1982 due to a possible fire hazard.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (fire hazard) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Black & Decker Manufacturing Company, in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, announced the recall and repurchase of approximately 18,000 Model No. 8055 19-inch Battery Powered (Cordless) Lawn Mowers. These orange and white mowers were sold nationwide between 1976 and the present. The recall is due to a possible fire hazard associated with the battery used to power the mower.

Reports indicate that under certain circumstances, a fire may occur as a result of an unexpected discharge of the lawn mower battery. This discharge can happen when the battery is not in use and is either being recharged or is unattended. Black & Decker is attempting to locate all owners to inform them of the hazard and the repurchase program.

Black & Decker will grant a prorated refund to all owners of the Model 8055 Battery Powered Lawn Mower. The company will mail certified letters to persons who have informed the company that they own one of the mowers to provide instructions on how to return the mower and obtain a refund. Owners who have not received a certified letter should contact Black & Decker immediately by calling (410) 665-7400, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time, or call the Commission's toll-free Hotline at (800) 638-2772.

The recalled product

Product
Black & Decker Battery Powered Lawn Mower
Manufacturer
Black & Decker
Category
Consumer Product — Lawn Mowers
Hazard

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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