CPSC recall · Reported November 9, 2001
CPSC, Sears Announce Recall of Electric Chain Saws and Electric Edgers
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.
Sears, Roebuck and Co., of Hoffman Estates, Ill. recalled Both the Sears Craftsman 14" electric chainsaw, model number 358.34114, and the Sears Cra….
CPSC, Sears Announce Recall of Electric Chain Saws and Electric Edgers was recalled by Sears, Roebuck and Co., of Hoffman Estates, Ill. in November 9, 2001. Reason: The plug at the end of the power cord of the chain saw and the edger may have exposed copper wires, presentin…. Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled chainsaws and edgers immediately and return them…. Verify recall #02504 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Sears, Roebuck and Co., of Hoffman Estates, Ill. issued this CPSC recall-The plug at the end of the power cord of the chain saw and the edger may have exposed copper wires, presentin….
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- agency class
- November 9, 2001
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #02504 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.
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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.
Reason for recall
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, 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.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 02504 |
| Date reported | November 9, 2001 |
| Date initiated | November 9, 2001 |
| Recalling firm | Sears, Roebuck and Co., of Hoffman Estates, Ill. |
| Affected scope | About 7,100 |
| 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 recalled chainsaws and edgers immediately and return them to the Sears store where purchased, for…
- Check the recall number (02504) 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.
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