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Craftsman Recalls: 12 CPSC Recalls Since 2010

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has announced 12 recalls involving Craftsman products since 2010, the most recent on May 30, 2024. Each recall below shows what was recalled, the hazard, the model numbers and what to do. Always check the official notice: a recall can cover only some models, colours or production dates.

All Craftsman recalls

Black & Decker Recalls CRAFTSMAN V20 Cordless Tillers/Cultivators Due to Laceration Hazard

May 30, 2024 · Recall number 24249 · About 44,400

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.

Remedy: 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…

· Official CPSC notice (opens in a new tab)

Stanley Black & Decker Recalls 2.2 Million DeWALT, Stanley and Craftsman Fiberglass Sledgehammers Due to Impact Injury Hazard

April 20, 2023 · Recall number 23183 · About 2.2 million (In addition, about 53,000 in Canada)

Hazard: The head of the sledgehammers can loosen prematurely and detach unexpectedly during use, posing an impact injury hazard to the user.

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled sledgehammers and contact Stanley Black & Decker for instructions to receive a full refund. Consumers must provide their contact information.

· Official CPSC notice (opens in a new tab)

MTD Recalls Craftsman and Troy-Bilt Riding Lawn Mowers Due to Crash Hazard

April 14, 2022 · Recall number 22119 · About 6,200

Hazard: The riding mowers can fail to come to a complete stop and continue to move at a speed of about one mile per hour when the clutch/brake pedal is fully depressed, posing a low speed crash hazard.

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled lawn mowers and contact Craftsman or Troy-Bilt for a free inspection and repair. Consumers will be assisted in contacting a local repair shop to have a replacement dr…

· Official CPSC notice (opens in a new tab)

Black & Decker Recalls CRAFTSMAN 10-Inch Corded Chain Saws Due to Laceration Hazard

December 9, 2020 · Recall number 21047 · About 82,000

Hazard: The chain saw can start unexpectedly without operation of the switch when the extension cord adaptor is connected upside down, posing a laceration hazard.

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled chain saws and contact CRAFTSMAN for a free repair kit.

· Official CPSC notice (opens in a new tab)

MTD Southwest Recalls Trimmers and Polesaws Due to Laceration Hazard

April 16, 2020 · Recall number 20110 · About 2,660

Hazard: The head of the trimmers and polesaws can continue to rotate when the throttle is released, posing a laceration hazard.

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled trimmers and polesaws and contact MTD Southwest for instructions on obtaining a free replacement trimmer or polesaw.

· Official CPSC notice (opens in a new tab)

MTD Recalls Lawn Mowers Due to Injury Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Lowe's (Recall Alert)

April 17, 2019 · Recall number 19737 · About 5,000

Hazard: Sharp objects can pierce through the lawn mower's collecting bag during use and strike a user or bystander, posing an injury hazard to consumers.

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled mowers and contact an authorized Craftsman Service Center to arrange for a free repair. MTD is contacting all known purchasers directly.

· Official CPSC notice (opens in a new tab)

Craftsman Portable Table Saws Made by Rexon Recalled Due to Laceration and Impact Injury Hazards; Sold Exclusively at Sears

March 7, 2017 · Recall number 17105 · About 46,000

Hazard: The table saw's stand can collapse unexpectedly, posing laceration and impact injury hazards to the operator.

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled table saws and contact Rexon for a free replacement stand.

· Official CPSC notice (opens in a new tab)

Craftsman Brand Chainsaws Recalled by MTD Southwest Due to Fire Hazard

December 15, 2016 · Recall number 17054 · About 19,500

Hazard: The chainsaws can leak fuel, posing a fire hazard.

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled chainsaws and contact MTD Southwest's Craftsman recall line for instructions on obtaining a free replacement chainsaw.

· Official CPSC notice (opens in a new tab)

The Craftsman Brand Recalls Blower/Vacs Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

December 9, 2015 · Recall number 16056 · About 74,000

Hazard: The blower/vac's motor can catch fire, posing fire and burn hazards.

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled blower/vacs and contact the Craftsman brand hotline for a full refund.

· Official CPSC notice (opens in a new tab)

Husqvarna Recalls Craftsman Push Mowers Due to Injury Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Orchard Supply Hardware (Recall Alert)

September 30, 2014 · Recall number 14754 · About 700

Hazard: The engine control/bail lever on the handle can fail, allowing the engine to run and the blades to rotate, posing an injury hazard to consumers.

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the mower and contact the Husqvarna for a free repair. The company is directly contacting consumers.

· Official CPSC notice (opens in a new tab)

Briggs & Stratton Recalls Riding Mowers Due to Injury Hazard from Projectiles; Sold Exclusively at Sears

October 15, 2010 · Recall number 11704 · About 500

Hazard: These riding mowers came to consumers with the side discharge chute not fully secured to the mower. Bolts can be forcefully discharged from mower if not properly tightened, posing an injury hazard to consumers.

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled riding mowers and contact Sears for a free inspection and repair. Sears is sending consumers letters with information on scheduling an inspection and repair.

· Official CPSC notice (opens in a new tab)

Black & Decker Recalls Cordless Electric Lawnmowers Due to Laceration Hazard

September 29, 2010 · Recall number 10356 · About 160,000 (these lawnmowers were previously recalled in September 2002 for a fire hazard, and that recall was expanded in August 2006)

Hazard: The lawnmower's motor and blade can unexpectedly turn on after the mower's safety key is removed, posing a laceration hazard to consumers. Removing the safety key is designed to keep this from occurring.

Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled lawnmowers immediately and call Black & Decker or Sears for a free inspection and repair, or a credit towards a new cordless lawnmower. Consumers who had their mowers repaired as…

· Official CPSC notice (opens in a new tab)

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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recalls database, updated weekly. Recalls are matched to brands by the company and product names in each notice; if you think a recall is listed here by mistake, please tell us.