Sears Craftsman 22-Inch Hedge Trimmers Recalled for Shock Hazard

Plain-English summary

The Singer Company, in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, has announced a voluntary recall of the Sears Craftsman 22-inch Hedge Trimmer, Model Number 315.796640. The affected units are identified by date codes B4322, B4329, or B4336 and lack a white "100" label affixed below the data plate located near the handle.

Approximately 400 of these hedge trimmers were sold through Sears stores in December 1984 and January 1985 for $65.00 each. Although no accidents or injuries have been reported, a manufacturing defect in the plug assembly of some trimmers could cause a shock hazard if the operator is grounded under certain circumstances.

Consumers should immediately stop using the affected hedge trimmers and return them to the Customer Service Counter of their nearest Sears store for replacement. For additional information, consumers may call The Singer Company toll-free at 800-845-4781 (or 800-922-7780 in South Carolina) or the CPSC toll-free Hotline at 800-638-CPSC.

The recalled product

Product

Sears Craftsman 22-inch Hedge Trimmer

Manufacturer

Singer

Category

Consumer Product — Power Tools

Hazard

• electric-shock

Distribution

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