Black & Decker CMM1200 24V 19" Cordless Mulching Mower

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Black & Decker CMM1200 24V 19" Cordless Mulching Mower

I recently bought an electric mower from Black and Decker. It is a complete piece of junk. It cuts every third blade of grass and does not stay charged up very long.

I can barely get half my yard mowed before it has to be plugged back in to charge for three more hours.

Not to mention that the blades are made very cheaply and I am not confident that I will get much use out of them.

Plus the whole thing acts as if it could fly apart at any second. It is made of cheap plastic, mostly. The bag doesn’t even like to stay on mine, it keeps falling down and dragging as I push this thing along.

I really wish I would have gotten a riding mower instead of this one, but I was on this eco friendly trip and bought a complete waste of money. Now my friends laugh when they come over and see me struggling with this pain. Never do they offer assistance, just jokes.

Anyway stay clear of the Black & Decker CMM1200 24V 19" Cordless Mulching Mower, you will be glad you did. Go buy a rider, or better yet pay the kid down the street 10 bucks a week to do it, because this is a decision that has haunted me for weeks and will continue too all summer.

As my so called friends laugh at me every time I go out to try and mow my yard with this dainty little mower.

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Nov 12, 2009
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Very disappointed
by: Anonymous

I was very disappointed with the 24V CORDLESS MULCHING MOWER from B & D after reading several glowing reviews. The first time I used it, it seemed perfect(a bit weak in long grass). By the third week (I mow once a week) I had to recharge it after 10-15 min. Took me 3 days to mow my 0.4 acre lot(area includes building). Returned it for a refund

Otherwise it is "pretty", quiet and cut/mulched well when it worked.

Jun 06, 2009
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My Service Experiences
by: Mr. B-C

I bought a CMM1000 mower in 2002. It worked great through the mowing season. Then when I began using in in the Spring of 2003 the batteries were good for only about 20 min. before needing to be recharged. The batteries were "charging" in 6 hours not the previous 16 or so hours. Took it to the nearest B&D authorized servicer. The batteries were replace under warranty, but it took a couple weeks for the batteries to arrive. A minor recall service was also performed.

All was well until this (2009) spring. The initial cutting went well. With my second use of the season the batteries were drained in about five minutes although they would "fully" recharge in about 3 hours. Since when I bought the mower B&D suggested the batteries would last 5 to 7 years, I figured it was time. Calling my local servicer, he said he had the batteries in stock and he could have the mower back to me in two days. When I called two days later, I got the bad news: There was a recall on the mower and he was waiting for the upgrade kit (to CMM1200) to arrive. He expected it the following week. I called more than a week later, still no kits. More than 3 weeks after I took it in he called to say it was ready.

I took it home and made an initial pass of the now quite high lawn. The mower charged overnight. Next day I made the second pass. The mower was charging when I went to bed. The next day neither the red (charging) or green (charged) light was on. Called my servicer. We decided it was the charger. Apparently I am not the first with charger problems. He had no chargers but was expecting more later in the week. Called today to see if had received the chargers. NO. Now apparently B&D is talking about another 1.5 weeks. He gave me some phone numbers I might try. Neither were available on Saturday.

Something to keep in mind if you are thinking of buying a Black & Decker CMM mower.

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Jun 06, 2009
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I bought a CMM1000 mower in 2002. It worked great through the mowing season. Then when I began using in in the Spring of 2003 the batteries were good for only about 20 min. before needing to be recharged. The batteries were "charging" in 6 hours not the previous 16 or so hours. Took it to the nearest B&D authorized servicer. The batteries were replace under warranty, but it took a couple weeks for the batteries to arrive. A minor recall service was also performed. All was well until this (2009) spring. The initial cutting went well. With my second use of the season the batteries were drained in about five minutes although they would "fully" recharge in about 3 hours. Since when I bought the mower B&D suggested the batteries would last 5 to 7 years, I figured it was time. Calling my local servicer, he said he had the batteries in stock and he could have the mower back to me in two days. When I called two days later, I got the bad news: There was a recall on the mower and he was waiting for the upgrade kit (to CMM1200) to arrive. He expected it the following week. I called more than a week later, still no kits. More than 3 weeks after I took it in he called to say it was ready. I took it home and made an initial pass of the now quite high lawn. The mower charged overnight. Next day I made the second pass. The mower was charging when I went to bed. The next day neither the red (charging) or green (charged) light was on. Called my servicer. We decided it was the charger. Apparently I am not the first with charger problems. He had no chargers but was expecting more later in the week. Called today to see if had received the chargers. NO. Now apparently B&D is talking about another 1.5 weeks. He gave me some phone numbers I might try. Neither were available on Saturday. Something to keep in mind if you are thinking of buying a Black & Decker CMM mower.

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May 18, 2009
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Don't have to fool with gasoline
by: MG

Features include a rechargeable 24 V battery is ideal for up to 1/3 acre lot, 24 Volt high-powered DC motor, Hassle-free stat system (no gas or oil), 3-in-1: mulching, rear and side discharge (rear grass catcher), optional chute, 19" cutting deck with lifetime warranty, 3 position fold-over handle, 1 touch 7 position mowing height, 2 year warranty, and over night charger included.

I have owned and operated this mower for approximately 3 years now. I have never had any issues with the mower at all. In the past I have always used power lawn mowers, I even once worked for a lawn maintenance crew for a summer, all of these were gasoline mowers. So you might say I would lean towards purchasing a gas mower, certainly a cordless electric mower would not be able to do a proper job. You are probably asking what would cause me to purchase an electric mower.

Well it started when I moved to my current residence. I worked out a deal with the land lord to shave some money off the rent during mowing season, so I needed to get a lawn mower. One summer day I was outside and saw my neighbor mowing his lawn. I was surprised at how little noise the mower made, so much so that I went directly over and asked about it. He had this exact Black and Decker mower. He stated that he loved the mower and never had any issues. My thought was this could be good, I don't have to fool with gasoline sitting in the shed, no smell, no hassle. That alone made it worthwhile to give it a try.

I proceeded out to the local Home depot and bought the mower. I could not wait to give it a spin but like all electric devices they need to be fully changed before using. So I plugged it up and let it charge overnight. The next day I mowed our quarter acre lot with no issues what so ever. Three and a half years later the mower is going strong with no maintenance at all.

I would highly recommend this mower to anyone.

Note: Types 1 - 4 versions of this mower have been recalled to fix an electrical component that could over heat and cause a fire. If your mower is included, call 1-866-229-5570 to arrange for a free repair.

The mower that I have reviewed above is a type 5 and was not part of the recall.

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May 18, 2009
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Features include a rechargeable 24 V battery is ideal for up to 1/3 acre lot, 24 Volt high-powered DC motor, Hassle-free stat system (no gas or oil), 3-in-1: mulching, rear and side discharge (rear grass catcher), optional chute, 19" cutting deck with lifetime warranty, 3 position fold-over handle, 1 touch 7 position mowing height, 2 year warranty, and over night charger included. I have owned and operated this mower for approximately 3 years now. I have never had any issues with the mower at all. In the past I have always used power lawn mowers, I even once worked for a lawn maintenance crew for a summer, all of these were gasoline mowers. So you might say I would lean towards purchasing a gas mower, certainly a cordless electric mower would not be able to do a proper job. You are probably asking what would cause me to purchase an electric mower. Well it started when I moved to my current residence. I worked out a deal with the land lord to shave some money off the rent during mowing season, so I needed to get a lawn mower. One summer day I was outside and saw my neighbor mowing his lawn. I was surprised at how little noise the mower made, so much so that I went directly over and asked about it. He had this exact Black and Decker mower. He stated that he loved the mower and never had any issues. My thought was this could be good, I don't have to fool with gasoline sitting in the shed, no smell, no hassle. That alone made it worthwhile to give it a try. I proceeded out to the local Home depot and bought the mower. I could not wait to give it a spin but like all electric devices they need to be fully changed before using. So I plugged it up and let it charge overnight. The next day I mowed our quarter acre lot with no issues what so ever. Three and a half years later the mower is going strong with no maintenance at all. I would highly recommend this mower to anyone. Note: Types 1 - 4 versions of this mower have been recalled to fix an electrical component that could over heat and cause a fire. If your mower is included, call 1-866-229-5570 to arrange for a free repair. The mower that I have reviewed above is a type 5 and was not part of the recall.

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