Safety regulator, Sears Announce Recall of Electric Chain Saws and Electric Edgers
Recall 02504 · Nov 9, 2001 · Sears, Roebuck and Co.
7,100
units affected
7,100
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 02504
- Date
- Nov 9, 2001
- Company
- Sears, Roebuck and Co.
- Units affected
- 7,100
- Product
- Sears Craftsman 14" electric chainsaw and Sears Craftsman electric grass edger
- Product type
- Chain Saws
- Hazard
- Electric shock
The product
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 can happen
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 fix
Consumers should stop using the recalled chainsaws and edgers immediately and return them to the Sears store where purchased, for a replacement.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- Sears retail and hardware stores sold the electric chain saws and edgers from August 15, 2001 through August 30, 2001.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled sears craftsman 14" electric chainsaw and sears craftsman electric grass edger?
Consumers should stop using the recalled chainsaws and edgers immediately and return them to the Sears store where purchased, for a replacement.
What is the 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.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.