Outdoor Products

Press Releases

  • Black & Decker® Launches Three New 36 Volt Lithium-ion Cordless Outdoor Products to Kick Gas This Spring

    New string trimmer, hedge trimmer and cordless sweeper vacuum offer the power users need minus the hassles of gas

    TOWSON, Md. (February 15, 2012) – Power up this spring with three new 36 Volt Lithium-ion cordless outdoor tools from Black & Decker® (NYSE: SWK), including a String Trimmer/Edger (LST136), Hedge Trimmer (LHT2436) and a first-to-market Cordless Sweeper and Vacuum (LSWV36). With the 36 voltage outdoor system being one of the highest rated cordless systems on the market today, the Black & Decker 36 Volt line offers power, runtime and versatility, all without the weight, noise and hassles of gas-powered equipment.

  • Black & Decker® Launches Its First Line of Tillers

    New cordless and electric tillers offer performance, control and convenience

    TOWSON, Md. (EMBARGO – February 1, 2012) – Get your garden off to the right start this spring with all-new garden tillers from Black & Decker® (NYSE: SWK), including the 36 Volt Cordless Tiller and 8.3 Amp Electric Tiller. The new tillers offer users high torque and low speed to get deep when tearing up the ground and an adjustable height feature to aid in balance and control for all your tilling jobs.

  • Black & Decker® Introduces New, Cordless LITHIUM Ion String Trimmer and Edger

    Cut more in less time with patented PowerDrive transmission

    TOWSON, Md. (February 1, 2011) – Black & Decker’s® new 20 Volt Max* Cordless Lithium Ion String Trimmer and Edger (LST220) gives consumers what they want: more power, long battery life and great results without the mess and hassles of gas. The exclusive PowerDrive Transmission enables users to cut more in less time** and the Lithium Ion battery holds its charge five times longer than Black & Decker HPB18 batteries, providing long battery life year after year.

  • Black & Decker® Launches New Rechargeable Mower Providing Users Maximum Power and Control Without the Mess and Hassles of Gas

    New variable speed mower keeps personal pace with users

    TOWSON, Md. (February 1, 2011) – Black & Decker’s® new 36V Variable-Speed Self-Propelled Cordless Rechargeable Mower (SPCM1936) delivers the power and performance that consumers expect from Black & Decker without the mess and hassles of gas. This new rechargeable mower offers a self propelled feature which allows users to adjust the mowing speed to their personal pace so they can achieve great cutting results with minimal effort.

  • Latest 24″ Hedge Trimmer with Rotating Rear Handle from Black & Decker® Delivers a New Twist on Yard Work

    Trimmer’s new design provides comfort and control for users

    TOWSON, Md. (February 1, 2011) – Black & Decker® introduces its new 24” Hedge Trimmer with Rotating Handle (HH2455) providing users with maximum comfort and control when trimming hedges and shrubs. The trimmer’s rear-handle rotates 180 degrees with five optional stops to provide comfort while trimming vertically, and the new body design distributes weight evenly to give the trimmer a light feel for control.