CPSC, Sears Announce Recall of Glue Gun
CPSC recall 01153. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
These glue guns can overheat, presenting fire and burn hazards to consumers.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
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.
CPSC recall 01153 has the recall date 15 May 2001. The notice names the firm Sears Roebuck and Co. The recall has about 33,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2001 has 22,500 units. This register puts the recall under 3 hazards. The first is Fire. CPSC gives the product type Tools Miscellaneous.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | CPSC and Sears have not received any reports of injuries. This recall is being conducted in order to prevent the possibility of injuries. |
|---|---|
| Units | 33,000 |
| Description | 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." |
| Product | Craftsman glue guns, About 33,000, Tools Miscellaneous |
| Sold at | Sears, Orchard Supply and QVC sold the glue guns nationwide, from October 2000 through March 2001, for approximately $20. |
| Distributor | Sears Roebuck and Co |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 33,000Median of 2001: 22,500
- CPSC recalls of 2001
- 245
- Recalls of 2001 with one of the same hazards
- 36%
- Recalls of 2001 in the category Tools Miscellaneous
- 1%
- Recalls on the register that name Sears Roebuck and Co
- 5
Other recalls of the firm
| Date | Recall |
|---|---|
| 26 Aug 2008 | Coffee Makers Recalled by Sears Due to Fire and Burn Hazards |
| 17 Jan 2008 | Sears and Kmart Recall Play Stoves Due to Tip-over Hazard |
| 7 May 2002 | CPSC and Sears Announce Recall of Riding Lawn Mower |
| 9 Nov 2001 | CPSC, Sears Announce Recall of Electric Chain Saws and Electric Edgers |
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 01153The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 01153. https://recallregister.com/product/798-cpsc-sears-announce-recall-of-glue-gun/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
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- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
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- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 01153 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
CPSC and Sears have not received any reports of injuries. This recall is being conducted in order to prevent the possibility of injuries.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Sears, Orchard Supply and QVC sold the glue guns nationwide, from October 2000 through March 2001, for approximately $20.
- How many units are in CPSC recall 01153?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 33,000
- How many CPSC recalls name Sears Roebuck and Co?
- 5 CPSC recalls on this register name Sears Roebuck and Co. This recall is 1 of them.