Sears power hedge trimmers
2 reports to CPSC, the latest made Sep 26, 2017. A report isn’t a recall.
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At a glance
From SaferProducts.gov, released Oct 25, 2026.
- 2reports to CPSC
- Sep 26, 2017the latest report was made
- Sep 23, 2012the earliest
- 2with the company’s comments
- Brand
- Sears
- Maker
- Sears Holdings Management CorporationMakers, importers or sellers, as the reports name them
- Product
- Power hedge trimmersCPSC’s product type: Power Hedge Trimmers (code 1427), in Yard & Garden: Gardening & Landscaping
Other ways the reports write the brand (1)
“Sears Roebuck and Co.”
By month
The numbers, as a table
| Month | Reports |
|---|---|
| September 2017 | 1 |
| September 2012 | 1 |
How badly anyone was hurt
- Emergency room 1 CPSC: Injury, Emergency Department Treatment Received
- Seen by a doctor or nurse 1 CPSC: Injury, Seen by Medical Professional
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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Seen by a doctor or nurse Made Sep 26, 2017, sent to the company Oct 4, 2017, published by CPSC Oct 19, 2017
The product, in the report: Craftsman 20-In. Hedger Trimmer, Model Number 900.794410
Craftsman 20-In. Hedger Trimmer, Model Number 900.794410 had defective switch that appears not to work. But, when I touched the cutter bar with the trigger switch in the “Off” position, it suddenly turned on. This resulted in badly lacerated fingers. The switch was completely Off with nothing touching it. I’ve been able to safely test repeat the incident.
The On / Off switch and safety does not turn the machine or On or Off. It appears to be non-working. However, if you touch the cutter bar it suddenly turns On.
Other safety reports mention the switch has a problem of always being “On”, but the cutter runs as soon as plugged in. In my case, it may be similar but touching the cutter bar causes some other short to complete the circuit then turning it On. This is especially dangerous as it is likely a person will want to inspect the bar with the unit Off (not realizing doing so will turn the cutter on).
- Model
- Craftsman 20-In. Hedger Trimmer, Model Number 900.794410
- Where
- Port St. Lucie, Florida: Home/
Apartment/ Condominium - Who was involved
- Age 63, Male
- The reporter’s relation to them
- Self
- As this report names them
- Brand Sears Roebuck and Co., made or sold by Sears Holdings Management Corporation
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Injury, Seen by Medical Professional
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Emergency room Made Sep 23, 2012, sent to the company Oct 1, 2012, published by CPSC Oct 16, 2012
The product, in the report: Hedge Trimmer Sears 900.79442
My wife was using Sears Hedge Trimmer, Model #900.79442. She got a severe laceration (requiring stitches) on her left index finger. As she was placing the trimmer on a ledge, she released the trigger. The trimmer did not turn off and her left finger got too close to the blade. She did NOT have the trimmer set for continuous run. Both the trigger and the lock are VERY sticky and I could make the trimmer do the same thing. The trimmer is stored indoors and is used for light-duty work. We haved owned it for approx 2yrs.
- Model
- 900.79442
- Bought from
- Sears
- Bought
- May 8, 2010, about then
- Where
- Unspecified: Home/
Apartment/ Condominium - Who was involved
- Age 45, Female
- The reporter’s relation to them
- My Spouse
- As this report names them
- Brand Sears, made or sold by Sears Holdings Management Corporation
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Injury, Emergency Department Treatment Received
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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Sources
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U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, SaferProducts.gov public database export.
Released Oct 25, 2026 and checked Oct 25, 2026. Updated daily. Public domain (U.S. Government work). CPSC asks to be credited, and that no endorsement be implied.
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