CPSC, Sears Announce Recall of Glue Gun
⚠ Critical Alert — Stop Using Immediately
This product has been flagged with severe risks (fire or burn). Stop using it now and contact the brand or CPSC for a refund, repair, or replacement.
CPSC Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-798.
The recalled glue guns were sold in Sears Craftsman Instant-On Bonder Kits, and included glue sticks, a silicone mat, and a black plastic case. The glue gun is black with a red trigger, and bears the Craftsman logo on one side. The other side has a label which reads in part, "Craftsman Glue Gun 526.804420" and "Caution: Nozzle and Glue Can Cause Burns."
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-798.
Consumers should stop using the glue guns immediately and return them to the place of purchase or their nearest Sears store, for a full refund.
✅ What you should do
- Stop using the product if you own it.
- Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
- Contact Sears, Orchard Supply And Qvc Sold The Glue Guns Nationwide, From October 2000 Through March 2001, For Approximately $20. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
- For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
- If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to CPSC.
Consumer Contact (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-798.
For more information, consumers can call Sears toll-free at (866) 222-0016 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
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Sears, Orchard Supply And Qvc Sold The Glue Guns Nationwide, From October 2000 Through March 2001, For Approximately $20. Recall FAQ
Sears, Orchard Supply And Qvc Sold The Glue Guns Nationwide, From October 2000 Through March 2001, For Approximately $20. is the subject of a tools recall: CPSC, Sears Announce Recall of Glue Gun. The notice was published on May 15, 2001 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 33,000 units are potentially affected.