Sears chainsaws
4 reports to CPSC, the latest made Aug 4, 2023. A report isn’t a recall.
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At a glance
From SaferProducts.gov, released Oct 25, 2026.
- 4reports to CPSC
- Aug 4, 2023the latest report was made
- Oct 14, 2011the earliest
- 3with the company’s comments
- Brand
- Sears
- Maker
- Sears Holdings Management CorporationMakers, importers or sellers, as the reports name them
- Product
- ChainsawsCPSC’s product type: Chain Saws (code 1411), in Yard & Garden: Gardening & Landscaping
Other ways the reports write the brand (2)
“Sears Brand Mgmt Corporation - Craftsman” and “Sears Craftsman”
By month
The numbers, as a table
| Month | Reports |
|---|---|
| August 2023 | 1 |
| April 2021 | 1 |
| December 2011 | 1 |
| October 2011 | 1 |
How badly anyone was hurt
- No one hurt 3 CPSC: Incident, No Injury
- No incident, no one hurt 1 CPSC: No Incident, No Injury
As each report says it, in short words; CPSC’s own words are under each.
The reports, as CPSC published them
Reports people made to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. CPSC publishes each one after sending it to the company named, and doesn’t guarantee they’re accurate. A report isn’t a recall.
Each report is the words of the person who made it, as CPSC published them. The company’s comments, where CPSC published any, are set apart as the company’s own.
CPSC, SaferProducts.gov public database export. Released Oct 25, 2026. Updated daily.
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No incident, no one hurt Made Aug 4, 2023, sent to the company Aug 9, 2023, published by CPSC Aug 23, 2023
The product, in the report: CRAFTSMAN 18 inch, 42 Cc engine CHAIN SAW with SIMPUL+ TECHNOLOGY
The first and only time that we used this brand new Craftsman chainsaw nearly severely cut us, due to a faulty clutch and brake which DOES NOT STOP ROTATION OF THE BLADE.
- Model
- 358.740180
- Serial number
- 1828N200836-1
- Bought from
- Sears in Concord, CALIFORNIA
- Bought
- Dec 31, 2021, about then
- Where
- Berkeley, California: Home/
Apartment/ Condominium - Who was involved
- Age 40, Male
- The reporter’s relation to them
- My Friend /
Neighbor / Co-worker - As this report names them
- Brand Sears Brand Mgmt Corporation - Craftsman, made or sold by Sears Holdings Management Corporation
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- No Incident, No Injury
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No one hurt Made Apr 19, 2021, sent to the company Apr 29, 2021, published by CPSC May 13, 2021
The product, in the report: Sears Craftsman chainsaw 16” part no: 41BY427S799 316.380160
Sears Craftsman chain saw Model 41BY427S799 316.380160 “Plastic Bar Oil filler cap” housing, Aluminum part of the engine gets so hot the filler cap will not stay tight causing the cap to loosen and the bar oil to drain out while operating.
- Model
- part no: 41BY427S799 316.380160
- UPC
- Do Not Have
- Serial number
- 1F068XS0166
- Bought from
- Ace Hardware
- Bought
- Jul 14, 2020, about then
- Where
- villard, Minnesota: Home/
Apartment/ Condominium - Who was involved
- Age 59, Male
- The reporter’s relation to them
- Self
- As this report names them
- Brand Sears Craftsman, made or sold by Sears Holdings Management Corporation
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Incident, No Injury
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No one hurt Made Dec 27, 2011, sent to the company Jan 19, 2012, published by CPSC Feb 2, 2012
The product, in the report: chain saws
While doing some research on line he came across a recall (see Release #07-040) where the hazard was The chain saws plastic front handle can break during operation. If this occurs, the saw would be difficult to control and poses a risk for lacerations.
In the year of 2007 the consumer indicated that the chain brake and handle both broke while it was in use. He hasn’t made any repairs to the chain saw and has since then placed it up.
While doing some recent research on the internet he discovered the model number that he has and the others listed in the recall all use the same parts.
He contacted the firm on 12/27/2011 and when he spoke with the representative (name not provided) advised the consumer that his model number was not included in the recall and no assistance would be offered.
The consumer stated that the parts are a little costly and he does not plan on making any repairs.
- Model
- 316.350220
- Serial number
- 12010286
- Bought from
- Sears, Texas
- Bought
- Dec 15, 2005, about then
- Where
- Dripping Springs, Texas: Home/
Apartment/ Condominium - Who was involved
- Male
- The reporter’s relation to them
- Unspecified
- As this report names them
- made or sold by Sears Holdings Management Corporation
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Incident, No Injury
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No one hurt Made Oct 14, 2011, sent to the company Oct 21, 2011, published by CPSC Nov 4, 2011
The product, in the report: Sears Craftsman 18 inch 42cc chain saw model number 7135190
I bought a new chain saw from Sears. Within a day the kill switch stopped working. I found no instructions on what to do in this case. It resulted in the chain saw continuing to run until I choked the engine with the primer bulb.
- Model
- 7135190
- Bought from
- Sears
- Bought
- Oct 8, 2011
- Where
- Orem, Utah: Home/
Apartment/ Condominium - Who was involved
- Male
- The reporter’s relation to them
- Self
- As this report names them
- Brand Sears, made or sold by Sears Holdings Management Corporation
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Incident, No Injury
CPSC’s disclaimer
Disclaimer: CPSC does not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or adequacy of the contents of the Publicly Available Consumer Product Safety Information Database on SaferProducts.gov, particularly with respect to information submitted by people outside of CPSC.
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U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, SaferProducts.gov public database export.
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