CPSC, Sears Announce Recall of Electric Chain Saws and Electric Edgers
CPSC Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2227.
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.
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2227.
Consumers should stop using the recalled chainsaws and edgers immediately and return them to the Sears store where purchased, for a replacement.
✅ What you should do
- Stop using the product if you own it.
- Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
- Contact Sears Retail And Hardware Stores Sold The Electric Chain Saws And Edgers From August 15, 2001 Through August 30, 2001. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
- For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
- If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to CPSC.
Consumer Contact (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2227.
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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Sears Retail And Hardware Stores Sold The Electric Chain Saws And Edgers From August 15, 2001 Through August 30, 2001. Recall FAQ
Sears Retail And Hardware Stores Sold The Electric Chain Saws And Edgers From August 15, 2001 Through August 30, 2001. is the subject of a tools recall: CPSC, Sears Announce Recall of Electric Chain Saws and Electric Edgers. The notice was published on November 9, 2001 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 7,100 units are potentially affected.