Recall #02-504 · Published November 9, 2001

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

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

CPSC published a recall notice for Sears Craftsman 14" electric chainsaw and Sears Craftsman electric grass edger from Sears Craftsman 14" electric on November 9, 2001. CPSC identifies this 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. The official remedy states: Consumers should stop using the recalled chainsaws and edgers immediately and return them to the Sears store where purchased, for a replacement.

Recalled electric chainsaw with location of model number
Recalled electric chainsaw with location of model number
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What to check on the product label

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The CPSC data does not provide a discrete model-number list for this record. Compare the product description and identification details on the official notice.

Additional identifying details

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.

Why it was recalled

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.

Incidents and injuries

None reported.

Official remedy

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

Product and sales details

Recall number
02-504
Units
About 7,100
Sold at / sales period
Sears retail and hardware stores sold the electric chain saws and edgers from August 15, 2001 through August 30, 2001.
Distributor
Sears, Roebuck and Co., of Hoffman Estates, Ill.

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

CPSC product type: Chain Saws

Recall contact information

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.

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