CPSC, Sears Announce Recall of Electric Chain Saws and Electric Edgers

Recalled November 9, 2001 · CPSC recall 02504 · Sears

Recalled electric chainsaw with location of model number

Recalled electric grass edger with location of model number

Hazard

The plug at the end of the power cord of the chain saw and the edger may have exposed copper wires, presenting a possible electrocution hazard to consumers.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using the recalled chainsaws and edgers immediately and return them to the Sears store where purchased, for a replacement.

Units

About 7,100

Incidents / injuries

None reported.

Description

Both the Sears Craftsman 14" electric chainsaw, model number 358.34114, and the Sears Craftsman electric grass edger, model number 358.79650, are included in this recall. The chain saw date code label can be found on the back of the motor housing in the lower left corner of the warning label and follows the words "Serial No." Only chainsaws with the date code 01227, 01228, 01229, 01230, 01231, 01232, 01233, 01234, 01235 are included in this recall. The edger date code label is located on the warning label on the shaft and follows the words "Serial No.," which is near the UL logo. Only electric edgers with the date code 01234 or 01235 are included in the recall.

What to do

Consumers should stop using the recalled chainsaws and edgers immediately and return them to the Sears store where purchased, for a replacement.

Contact

For more information, contact Sears, Roebuck and Co. customer service at 800-238-9333 from 7 a.m to 4 p.m. CT Monday through Friday.

Product

Sears Craftsman 14" electric chainsaw and Sears Craftsman electric grass edger

Distributed by

Sears, Roebuck and Co., of Hoffman Estates, Ill.

Retailers

Sears retail and hardware stores sold the electric chain saws and edgers from August 15, 2001 through August 30, 2001.

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →