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Recalls.(2000 Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, Silverado; GMC Yukon, Sierra; Black & Decker, Sears Craftsman cordless electric lawnmowers; Nikon Coolpix 2000 digital camera; Pioneer DVD recorders, DVD-R/RW drives)

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* '00 Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, and Silverado; GMC Yukon, Yukon XL, and Sierra Air bags may not deploy in a frontal crash.

Models: 525,254 vehicles made 2/99 to 2/00.

What to do: Have dealer recalibrate air bag sensing-diagnostic module (SDM).

Other products.

* Black & Decker and Sears Craftsman cordless electric lawnmowers Could overheat and catch fire.

Products: 140,000 Black & Decker mowers sold 2/96 to 8/02 at home centers, hardware, and discount stores nationwide, and Craftsman mowers sold 1/98 to 12/00 at Sears stores. The mowers sold for $360 to $400. Recalled Black & Decker mowers bear model number CMM1000 or CMM1000R and date codes from 9534 through 200230, both of which are located on silver and black label affixed to rear door of mower. Mowers have either an orange or green deck cover with black motor cover. Craftsman mowers bear model number 900.370520 and include same date codes noted above. Model number is on the silver and black label affixed to rear door. Mowers have dark green deck cover with black motor cover.

What to do: Stop using mower. Consumers with a Black & Decker model should call company at 866-229-5570 or go to www.blackanddecker.com to learn how to get free repair. Craftsman mower owners should go to the nearest Sears store or product repair center for free repair.

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