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9 reports to CPSC, the latest made Sep 29, 2025. A report isn’t a recall.

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At a glance

From SaferProducts.gov, released Oct 25, 2026.

  • 9reports to CPSC
  • Sep 29, 2025the latest report was made
  • Jun 24, 2011the earliest
  • 7with the company’s comments
Brand
Craftsman
Makers
Sears Holdings Management Corporation, MTD PRODUCTS INC. and Stanley Black & Decker, Inc.Makers, importers or sellers, as the reports name them
Product
String trimmers and edgersPowered, not brush cuttersCPSC’s product type: Lawn Trimmers or Edgers, Powered (Excl. Brushcutters) (code 1464), in Yard & Garden: Gardening & Landscaping
Other ways the reports write the brand (1)

“CARFTSMAN”

By month

1 report from October 2024 to September 2025; the most in September 2025, 1. 8 earlier reports, since June 2011, are in the table.
The numbers, as a table
Reports to CPSC by the month each was made, newest first
MonthReports
September 20251
August 20221
January 20151
June 20131
August 20121
May 20121
August 20111
June 20112

How badly anyone was hurt

  • Seen by a doctor or nurse 1 CPSC: Injury, Seen by Medical Professional
  • Hurt, care not known 2 CPSC: Injury, Level of care not known
  • No one hurt 6 CPSC: 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.

Source:

CPSC, SaferProducts.gov public database export. Released Oct 25, 2026. Updated daily.

  1. No one hurt

    Made Sep 29, 2025, sent to the company Oct 23, 2025, published by CPSC Nov 26, 2025

    The product, in the report: Weedwacker

    Bought craftsman gas powered weedwacker- it leaks fuel

    Model
    CMXGTAMDSS25
    Bought from
    Lowes
    Bought
    Sep 17, 2025
    Where
    SI, New York: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 61, Unspecified
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Craftsman, made or sold by MTD PRODUCTS INC.
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  2. No one hurt

    Made Aug 19, 2022, sent to the company Sep 14, 2022, published by CPSC Sep 28, 2022

    The product, in the report: 25cc Two Cycle, gas powered trimmer

    8/16/2022: The consumer used the trimmer for approximately 8 – 10 minutes.

    The trimmer started smoking and burning, so he immediately put it on the ground and turned it off.

    Upon further inspection, the clutch housing melted and emitted smoke. This is the area near the handgrip, next to the engine. Part of the main housing also melted.

    8/17/2022: He called the firm the next day and was advised to take it to a local authorized service center. He was given a CASE# [REDACTED].

    8/18/2022: The consumer took the trimmer to a local service company and their representative, told him that they would get back in touch after they examined the trimmer.

    8/29/22 I took it to a dealer who determined that it would cost too much to fix. I took the trimmer and dealer work up sheet to Lowes. They replaced it for free. They were to send it back to the factory. Thanks

    Model
    WS2200
    Serial number
    1A25MDC2778
    Bought from
    Lowe’s
    Bought
    Jun 1, 2021, about then
    Where
    Greenville, Tennessee: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Male
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Craftsman, made or sold by Stanley Black & Decker, Inc.
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  3. Seen by a doctor or nurse

    Made Jan 15, 2015, sent to the company Jan 26, 2015, published by CPSC Feb 9, 2015

    The product, in the report: Craftsman Edger/Trencher used for trimming grass around sidewalks, flower beds, driveways

    On approximately 07/20/2014, I finished using my Craftsman Gas-Powered Edger and put it in my garage. As I turned, my right calf came in contact with the muffler causing a significant burn for which I required medical attention. The muffler on this product projects from under the engine almost to the edge of the unit. I contacted Sears about this matter and they referred me to their insurance company representative, [REDACTED] , of Sedgewick Insurance. Sedgewick referred me to the manufacturer of the unit, MTD Products. [REDACTED] from MTD said they were not at fault because Sears has the option of having a safety shield installed on the unit, but Sears does not chose this option. Back to Sedgewick where [REDACTED] said if used properly, there is no danger of injury. He offered me a $25 Sears Gift Card, which I refused. I believe a safety shield should be required.

    Model
    247.762460
    Bought from
    Sears, Illinois
    Bought
    Jun 1, 2013, about then
    Where
    Hoffman Estates, Illinois: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 70, Female
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Craftsman, made or sold by Sears Holdings Management Corporation
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Injury, Seen by Medical Professional
  4. No one hurt

    Made Jun 12, 2013, sent to the company Jun 20, 2013, published by CPSC Jul 5, 2013

    The product, in the report: Sears Weedwacker Model 358.791060, 32cc/1.9 cu.in. 2 Cycle

    After filling the weedwacker with the proper gas/oil mix, I started it and began using. Within 3-5 minutes, I noticed gas running out the back of the product and the engine was smoking where the gas hit the hot parts of the engine. I immediately turned it off and noticed that the gas tank was empty. The next day I examined the product and found that the plastic fuel lines had disintegrated into pieces the size of grains of sand and rice, leaving the two hole where they had been now open to the engine assembly.

    Contacting Sears about this, I was informed that the product was out of warranty (purchased 11/2010 and used only four times) and thus I could send it in for repair (60-80% of new product) or buy parts and repair it myself. I assured them that the product had been stored properly with gas in the tank and that there must be a design or materials flaw. They said sorry the product was out of warranty.

    Clearly, I will be buying another brand replacement product, but given the danger of fire or even explosion, I felt I should report this since Sears did not either know or deem it important.

    Model
    358.791060
    Serial number
    06165N70184: (11:37)
    Bought from
    Sears
    Bought
    Nov 26, 2010
    Where
    Richmond, Texas: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 68, Male
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Craftsman, made or sold by Sears Holdings Management Corporation
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  5. No one hurt

    Made Aug 15, 2012, sent to the company Aug 30, 2012, published by CPSC Sep 21, 2012

    The product, in the report: Propane powered string trimmer

    Purchased a LEHR string trimmer (under Sears Craftsman name brand)

    After approx. 2 years of use, the high pressure (Pre Pressure regulator) propane line failed causing propane gas to escape violently creating a fire , explosive, and general safety hazard.

    Attempting to order a replacement part I found this part on backorder.

    Also there are numerous other complaints found via a simple google search of a simple failure.

    Seen in link below

    https://www.google.com/search?q=%22lehr%22+propane+leak&sugexp=chrome,mod=15&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8

    Finally, when the repair part arrived it came with specific replacement instructions indicative that this was a systemic problem and not an isolated event.

    The severity of a failure of this nature combined with the high frequency of it happening makes this a high risk tool.

    Model
    Craftsman 25cc Propane Trimmer Powered by Lehr
    Bought from
    Sears
    Where
    HERNDON, Virginia: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 33, Male
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand CARFTSMAN, made or sold by Sears Holdings Management Corporation
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  6. No one hurt

    Made May 14, 2012, sent to the company May 21, 2012, published by CPSC Jun 5, 2012

    The product, in the report: Sears Craftsman Electric Hedge Trimmert Model 900.79441

    Lock button does not stop the trimmer when trigger is released

    Model
    900.79441
    Bought from
    Sears
    Bought
    Jun 19, 2009
    Where
    Fredericksburg, Unspecified: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 86, Male
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Craftsman, made or sold by Sears Holdings Management Corporation
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  7. Hurt, care not known

    Made Aug 17, 2011, sent to the company Sep 29, 2011, published by CPSC Oct 14, 2011

    The product, in the report: Weed trimmer

    ON 8/17/2011 consumer said that he was trimming his bushes when he felt some burning sensation in his right arm close to his elbow. Consumer continued trimming his bushes. When he finished he inspected his right arm and noticed that he got burned by the weed trimmer. Consumer stated that the motor’s housing design is too close to the arm making impossible no to get burned by the machine.

    Consumer feels that his weed trimmer could pose a fire hazard.

    Model
    316795861
    Bought from
    Sears, North Carolina
    Bought
    Aug 17, 2011
    Where
    Louisburg, North Carolina: Other
    Who was involved
    Male
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Unspecified
    As this report names them
    Brand Craftsman, made or sold by Sears Holdings Management Corporation
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Injury, Level of care not known
  8. Hurt, care not known

    Made Jun 28, 2011, published by CPSC Aug 10, 2011

    The product, in the report: Gas Weed Trimmer

    Consumer stated that while pulling the starter cord on the gas trimmer his right index finger was lacerated by the metal peices on the carburetor. Consumer stated that the cord is too close to the carburetor which causes this incident. Due to his blood being on the unit he stated that it is now a bio-hazard. Consumer stated that he administered first aid to his wound.

    6/22/11 Consumer stated that he visited the retail store and was informed that someone would contact him but to date no one as contacted him.

    Consumer feels that this product is a safety hazard and should be reported.

    Model
    316.791201
    UPC
    n/a
    Serial number
    1C031DC1506
    Bought from
    Sears, Maryland
    Bought
    Jun 10, 2011
    Where
    Dundirk, Maryland: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 45, Male
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Craftsman, made or sold by Sears Holdings Management Corporation
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Injury, Level of care not known
  9. No one hurt

    Made Jun 24, 2011, published by CPSC Jul 19, 2011

    The product, in the report: Craftsman gasoline powered weedwacker, model 316.79115

    gasoline powered Craftsman weedwacker model 316.79115 has insufficient cover over muffler and can burn the forearm of the operator during normal operations. There are no safety decals indicating that this area of the weedwacker gets extremely hot. Prolonged contact during normal operations can seriously burn the operator.

    Model
    316.79115
    Serial number
    1E050DC1482
    Bought from
    Sears, Kansas
    Bought
    Aug 16, 2010, about then
    Where
    Mayetta, Kansas: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 67, Male
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Craftsman, 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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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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