Sears Craftsman 22-inch Hedge Trimmer
Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.
Singer Company, in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, is recalling Sears Craftsman 22-inch Hedge Trimmers, Model Number 315.796640, with date codes B4322, B4329, or B4336 that lack a white "100" label below the data plate near the handle. Approximately 400 units were sold through Sears stores in December 1984 and January 1985 for $65 each. A manufacturing defect in the plug assembly could create a shock hazard if the operator is grounded, though no accidents or injuries have been reported.
Consumers who own affected trimmers should immediately stop using them and return them to the Customer Service Counter at their nearest Sears store for replacement. The record does not specify alternative remedies beyond returning the product to Sears.
Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.
Electrocution/Electric Shock
Sears Craftsman 22-Inch Hedge Trimmers Recalled by Singer NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 14, 1985 Release # 85-026 Sears Craftsman 22-Inch Hedge Trimmers Recalled WASHINTON, D.C. -- In Cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, The Singer Company, Stamford, Connecticut today announced the voluntary recall of a 22-inch hedge trimmer sold by Sears, Roebuck and Company. The product being recalled is a Sears Craftsman 22-inch Hedge Trimmer, Model Number 315.796640 with date codes B4322, B4329 or B4336 without a white "100" label affixed below the data plate. These identifying numbers are on the plate which is located near the handle of the trimmer. Approximately 400 of these hedge trimmers were sold through Sears stores during December 1984 and January 1985 for $65.00 each. Although there have been no reports of accidents or injuries, a manufacturing defect in the plug assembly of some trimmers could, under certain circumstances cause a shock hazard if the operator is grounded. Consumers should immediately stop using the hedge trimmers listed above and return them to the Customer Service Counter of their nearest Sears store for replacement. Consumers seeking additional information or clarification are encouraged to call The Singer Company toll-free at 800-845-4781 (in South Carolina dial 800-922-7780) or may call the CPSC toll-free Hotline at 800-638-CPSC. A teletypewriter number for the hearing-impaired is (301) 595-7054.
Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗
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