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

U.S. CPSCElectric shockNov 9, 2001
Recalled electric chainsaw with location of model number
Recalled electric chainsaw with location of model number
Recalled electric grass edger with location of model number
Recalled electric grass edger with location of model number

Photos from the official notice: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission · image rights

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.

Incidents & injuries

None reported.

Product 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.

Sold on

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

Contact the company

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.

What should I do?

Stop using the product and follow the remedy below. Contact the company for a refund, repair or replacement — recall remedies are free.

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