Comments on: Black and Decker Codeless Lawn Mower Review http://engineering.curiouscatblog.net/2008/11/05/black-and-decker-codeless-lawn-mower-review/ Science and Engineering: Innovation, Research, Education and Economics Fri, 10 Feb 2012 10:32:15 -0500 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Pam http://engineering.curiouscatblog.net/2008/11/05/black-and-decker-codeless-lawn-mower-review/comment-page-1/#comment-71114 Pam Sun, 02 May 2010 23:00:57 +0000 http://engineering.curiouscatblog.net/?p=1923#comment-71114 Interesting post. I have a Black & Decker older model that I found out had a recall from Consumer Product Safety Commission because of a fire danger. I am unable to haul a lawn mower to an outlet 20 miles away (which B&D told me to do) so I inquired about shipping. They agreed... and then did nothing. I called and called, speaking to a different person each time. Finally spoke to CPSC and they intervened. I was then promised to be mailed a box that I could use for shipment. And again I waited and waited, called and called. Had to speak to CPSC a second time, and they agreed to discuss with the president of the company! Finally they followed through. When it was returned to me there was what appeared to me styrofoam sticking out of it. I called and the company said that should not be, it must have been bounced around in the delivery, and I should "bring it in" to have it fixed! Instead I tightened the screws and hoped for the best. This experience completely soured me on Black & Decker. I liked the original lawn mower, though it did have a few quirks, like the grass height adjustment broke. I may try a Toro this year when I replace the B&D mower, though my previous experience with Toro wasn't so good either. Sure wish these companies would get their act together. Interesting post. I have a Black & Decker older model that I found out had a recall from Consumer Product Safety Commission because of a fire danger. I am unable to haul a lawn mower to an outlet 20 miles away (which B&D told me to do) so I inquired about shipping. They agreed… and then did nothing. I called and called, speaking to a different person each time. Finally spoke to CPSC and they intervened. I was then promised to be mailed a box that I could use for shipment. And again I waited and waited, called and called. Had to speak to CPSC a second time, and they agreed to discuss with the president of the company! Finally they followed through. When it was returned to me there was what appeared to me styrofoam sticking out of it. I called and the company said that should not be, it must have been bounced around in the delivery, and I should “bring it in” to have it fixed! Instead I tightened the screws and hoped for the best. This experience completely soured me on Black & Decker. I liked the original lawn mower, though it did have a few quirks, like the grass height adjustment broke. I may try a Toro this year when I replace the B&D mower, though my previous experience with Toro wasn’t so good either. Sure wish these companies would get their act together.

]]> By: Anonymous http://engineering.curiouscatblog.net/2008/11/05/black-and-decker-codeless-lawn-mower-review/comment-page-1/#comment-65680 Anonymous Fri, 17 Apr 2009 11:24:07 +0000 http://engineering.curiouscatblog.net/?p=1923#comment-65680 Hi curiouscat, good post. Over here in the UK the price of petrol lawn mowers is dropping quite quickly so far in 2009. The thing we're seeing is more and more supermarkets are bring out their own cheaper brands. I've always stuck to the trusted brands (like black and decker) but it seems lots of people are moving towards the cheaper / lower quality alternatives. Hi curiouscat, good post. Over here in the UK the price of petrol lawn mowers is dropping quite quickly so far in 2009. The thing we’re seeing is more and more supermarkets are bring out their own cheaper brands. I’ve always stuck to the trusted brands (like black and decker) but it seems lots of people are moving towards the cheaper / lower quality alternatives.

]]> By: Anonymous http://engineering.curiouscatblog.net/2008/11/05/black-and-decker-codeless-lawn-mower-review/comment-page-1/#comment-63681 Anonymous Tue, 11 Nov 2008 05:31:30 +0000 http://engineering.curiouscatblog.net/?p=1923#comment-63681 I am a truck dealer and deal directly with Toyota Manufacturing Prowess. They Make Hino Truck Engines. Anyway... It is sad that so few manufacturers take pride in producing a great product anymore. Products are being made with more efficient motors, lighter structures, and cheaper materials. These innovations lead to better efficiency, but crappier structural performance, and increased damage. The products are cheaper, but break due to wear and tear much easier. Products used to be able to operate in a blizzard, sand storm, mud, water, etc. Now they can't even operate in "High Grass." This is often the camparion between the AK47 and the M16. Luckily my personal mowers were always American. I have yet to have a problem with them. My neighbor bought a more expensive Honda mower and had numerous expensive problems with his. I suggest searching on consumer reviews, or other review websites to find a tougher model that will do the job. I am a truck dealer and deal directly with Toyota Manufacturing Prowess. They Make Hino Truck Engines. Anyway…

It is sad that so few manufacturers take pride in producing a great product anymore. Products are being made with more efficient motors, lighter structures, and cheaper materials. These innovations lead to better efficiency, but crappier structural performance, and increased damage. The products are cheaper, but break due to wear and tear much easier. Products used to be able to operate in a blizzard, sand storm, mud, water, etc. Now they can’t even operate in “High Grass.” This is often the camparion between the AK47 and the M16.

Luckily my personal mowers were always American. I have yet to have a problem with them. My neighbor bought a more expensive Honda mower and had numerous expensive problems with his. I suggest searching on consumer reviews, or other review websites to find a tougher model that will do the job.

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