CPSC, Sears Announce Recall of Glue Gun

These glue guns can overheat, presenting fire and burn hazards to consumers.

Recall #: 01153
Affected scope: About 33,000

Compiled from official public sources by the publisher. · Updated September 2026

Sears Roebuck and Co., of Hoffman Estates, Ill. recalled The recalled glue guns were sold in Sears Craftsman Instant-On Bonder Kits, and included ….

CPSC, Sears Announce Recall of Glue Gun was recalled by Sears Roebuck and Co., of Hoffman Estates, Ill. in May 15, 2001. Reason: These glue guns can overheat, presenting fire and burn hazards to consumers.. Remedy: Consumers should stop using the glue guns immediately and return them to the place of pur…. Verify recall #01153 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Sears Roebuck and Co., of Hoffman Estates, Ill. issued this CPSC recall-These glue guns can overheat, presenting fire and burn hazards to consumers..

None
agency class: May 15, 2001
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #01153 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

Product description

The recalled glue guns were sold in Sears Craftsman Instant-On Bonder Kits, and included glue sticks, a silicone mat, and a black plastic case. The glue gun is black with a red trigger, and bears the Craftsman logo on one side. The other side has a label which reads in part, "Craftsman Glue Gun 526.804420" and "Caution: Nozzle and Glue Can Cause Burns."

Reason for recall

These glue guns can overheat, presenting fire and burn hazards to consumers.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should stop using the glue guns immediately and return them to the place of purchase or their nearest Sears store, for a full refund.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	01153
Date reported	May 15, 2001
Date initiated	May 15, 2001
Recalling firm	Sears Roebuck and Co., of Hoffman Estates, Ill.
Affected scope	About 33,000
Distribution	Not disclosed
Official source	CPSC notice →

Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

What to do with this recall

Consumers should stop using the glue guns immediately and return them to the place of purchase or their nearest Sears store, for …

Check the recall number (01153) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next

This page summarizes the official CPSC record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

These glue guns can overheat, presenting fire and burn hazards to consumers.

What should consumers do? ▼

Consumers should stop using the glue guns immediately and return them to the place of purchase or their nearest Sears store, for a full refund.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on May 15, 2001. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 01153.

How do I report an injury from a recalled product? ▼

Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

Nationwide recalls with similar severity or category timing

Consumer-product notices outside this firm and state, matched by severity timing and product category.

Similar severity · nearest report date

Same archive severity grade, closest by report date among other firms and states.

FREIGHTLINER 2000: SUSPENSION 2001-05-14 CPSC, Child Craft Industries Announce Rec… 2001-05-17 CPSC, COMBI International Corp. Announce … 2001-05-17 CPSC, BSH Home Appliances Corp.Announce R… 2001-05-17

Similar Household Products · nearest report date

Same product category, closest by report date among other firms and states (deduped against the severity set).

CPSC, Fisher-Price Announce Recall of Bas… 2001-05-10 CPSC, Power Tool Manufacturers Announce R… 2001-05-10 CPSC, Drinkmaker of Sweden AB Announce Re… 2001-05-10 CPSC, Canon U.S.A. Inc. Announce Recall o… 2001-05-10

Compare this recall with CCM Hockey U.S. Recalls FMHVR Hybrid Visors and ACCHVR Repl… → · All Household Products recalls

This recall: CPSC, reported May 15, 2001. Severity classes follow each agency's own taxonomy; related-recall context is computed across the full archive.

Methodology · Corrections · Archive as of August 2026