Recall of Cordless Electric Lawn Mowers

ilusnforc · 01-30-2007, 01:38 PM

Black & Decker Expands Recall of Cordless Electric Lawnmowers Due to Fire Hazard

http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml06/06232.html

naterprius · 01-30-2007, 05:48 PM

Thanks, I'll get mine fixed (again).

Nate

darelldd · 01-30-2007, 08:31 PM

Please note that nothing has changed since August of 2006. This is not a new recall.

Sufferin' Prius Envy · 01-31-2007, 03:23 AM

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Please note that nothing has changed since August of 2006. This is not a new recall.[/b]

D'oh!
This is the first I heard about the recall, so I guess it's new to me.

Thanks for the info.

clintd555 · 02-05-2007, 12:13 PM

Or get a robotic lawnmower.

ilusnforc · 02-05-2007, 12:42 PM

The Robomower looks really awesome, but $1,100 to $1,600 vs the cost of a cordless electric for $400...

clintd555 · 02-05-2007, 12:56 PM

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The Robomower looks really awesome, but $1,100 to $1,600 vs the cost of a cordless electric for $400...
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If you compare it to how much time you'll save from pushing it around, it's a no brainer. Unless of course you enjoy pushing the mower around.

You may can find some used ones on ebay for about $500 too.

ilusnforc · 02-05-2007, 03:33 PM

You would have to be doing something in the free time you are given by not having to manually mow your yard that would make enough money to offset the cost. I think the pushmower is more economically feasable for the average person, and the average American can certainly use the physical workout! Overall my choice would be the push-style cordless electric lawn mower for a smaller yard <1/2 acre or so, but everyone has different needs. We have a large yard and we maintain the area around us so we currently have a small rear engine 12.5hp riding tractor and I wish it were electric. That would certainly beat having to crank away at it until it either starts or the battery dies from cranking, plus the oil changes, filter cleaning and storing of gasoline, etc... We have a Roomba in the house though, robots are fun.

clintd555 · 02-05-2007, 05:45 PM

It would be nice if they made electric tractors... I think they have diesel ones though.

I think it's funny, a person will have robot to vacuum their house, but the same person is reluctant to have a robot mow their lawn. If you'd ask me, I think mowing the lawn is a much more "annoying" household task than vacuuming. And I manually vacuum my house every week. I bought a roomba and it was a fun toy, but it won't last 18 months if used regularly. I ended up returning it... but the newer roombas I hear a more durable. I tried one of the older models.

In anycase, my robomower is MUCH more funner than the roomba. Nothing like staying inside the air conditioned house while the robot is out there in 90+ weather doing the work for me. I've had one over 5 years with no problems.

Presto · 02-05-2007, 06:30 PM

How are the electric lawnmowers? I've seen the B&D one, but B&D stuff typically can't handle a big workload. I used to use a Toro 6hp push mower to cut my lawn and my parents' 1 acre lot. Now that my parents' have sold their house, I've been eyeing the electric again. Are there any really good ones out there yet?

02-05-2007, 03:33 PM	#8
ilusnforc Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 375 My Car: 2006 Prius Model: Package: #8 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Friends: 0	You would have to be doing something in the free time you are given by not having to manually mow your yard that would make enough money to offset the cost. I think the pushmower is more economically feasable for the average person, and the average American can certainly use the physical workout! Overall my choice would be the push-style cordless electric lawn mower for a smaller yard <1/2 acre or so, but everyone has different needs. We have a large yard and we maintain the area around us so we currently have a small rear engine 12.5hp riding tractor and I wish it were electric. That would certainly beat having to crank away at it until it either starts or the battery dies from cranking, plus the oil changes, filter cleaning and storing of gasoline, etc... We have a Roomba in the house though, robots are fun. __________________ 2006 Magnetic Grey Pkg. #8, OEM EV Button, 5.1 Nav DVD, All Weather Floor Mats, Cargo Nets, Window Tint.

02-05-2007, 05:45 PM	#9
clintd555 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 253 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 1	It would be nice if they made electric tractors... I think they have diesel ones though. I think it's funny, a person will have robot to vacuum their house, but the same person is reluctant to have a robot mow their lawn. If you'd ask me, I think mowing the lawn is a much more "annoying" household task than vacuuming. And I manually vacuum my house every week. I bought a roomba and it was a fun toy, but it won't last 18 months if used regularly. I ended up returning it... but the newer roombas I hear a more durable. I tried one of the older models. In anycase, my robomower is MUCH more funner than the roomba. Nothing like staying inside the air conditioned house while the robot is out there in 90+ weather doing the work for me. I've had one over 5 years with no problems. __________________ Robotic Lawn Mowers

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01-30-2007, 01:38 PM	#1
ilusnforc Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 375 My Car: 2006 Prius Model: Package: #8 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Friends: 0	Black & Decker Expands Recall of Cordless Electric Lawnmowers Due to Fire Hazard http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml06/06232.html

01-30-2007, 05:48 PM	#2
naterprius Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: USA Posts: 1,831 My Car: Other Non-Hybrid Model: Package: N/A Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	Thanks, I'll get mine fixed (again). Nate

01-30-2007, 08:31 PM	#3
darelldd Prius is our Gas Guzzler Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Northern CA Posts: 5,336 My Car: 2006 Prius Model: Package: #6 Thanks: 18 Thanked 44 Times in 32 Posts Friends: 12	Please note that nothing has changed since August of 2006. This is not a new recall.

02-05-2007, 12:13 PM	#5
clintd555 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 253 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 1	Or get a robotic lawnmower.

02-05-2007, 12:42 PM	#6
ilusnforc Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 375 My Car: 2006 Prius Model: Package: #8 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Friends: 0	The Robomower looks really awesome, but $1,100 to $1,600 vs the cost of a cordless electric for $400...

02-05-2007, 06:30 PM	#10
Presto Has his homepage set to PC Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 1,257 My Car: 2005 Prius Model: Package: B Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts Friends: 3	How are the electric lawnmowers? I've seen the B&D one, but B&D stuff typically can't handle a big workload. I used to use a Toro 6hp push mower to cut my lawn and my parents' 1 acre lot. Now that my parents' have sold their house, I've been eyeing the electric again. Are there any really good ones out there yet?