Kobalt 40-volt Lithium Ion Cordless Electric Chainsaws and Kobalt 40-volt Lithium Ion 8-inch Cordless Electric Pole Saws sold exclusively at Lowe’s are being recalled because of a “laceration hazard,” according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
The 150,000 chainsaws and 106,400 pole saws were distributed by Hongkong Sun Rise Trading. The chainsaws were sold from January 2014 through March 2020 for about $200. The pole saws were sold from March 2017 through October 2019 for about $180.
Regarding the chainsaws, “Hongkong Sun Rise Trading has received 48 reports of the switch contacts welding causing the chainsaw to remain in the ‘on’ position. No injuries have been reported,” according to the commission.
“The switch on the recalled pole saws can fail while under a heavy load, and cause the unit to continue running after the user releases the trigger, posing a laceration hazard to consumers.”
The company has received 65 reports of the pole saws continuing to run. No injuries have been reported.
Recalled product details are:
- Kobalt, 40-volt lithium ion 12-inch cordless electric chainsaw - Model Number KCS 120-07, UPC 84182102474-1 and Model Number KCS 120, UPC 84182101749-1
- Kobalt, 49V 2.5AH pole saw, item number 796791
- Kobalt 40v Pole Saw Bare Tool, item number 1083769
- 40v Pole Hedge Saw Combo Kit, item number 970801
- SOS Kobalt 40v Pole Saw, item number 812419
- SOS Kobalt 40V Pole Saw Tool Only, item number 812424
“The chainsaws are blue and black. ‘Kobalt,’ ’40v max' and ’12 in. 30 cm' are printed on the chain saw. The model number and date code are printed on the label located in the rear handle. The UPC is located on the box.”
On the pole saws, the item number and date code are printed on the side of the guide bar near the oil cap. Kobalt is printed on the side of the unit. The date codes range from Jan. 1, 2017, to Feb. 28, 2019.
Hongkong Sun Rise Trading is offering free repairs.
For more information, call the company at 855-378-8826, Monday through Thursday between 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET, Friday through Sunday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET, or online at www.greenworkstools.com and click on “Important Safety Notice.”
Kobalt brand 40-volt Lithium Ion 8-inch Cordless Electric Pole Saws have been recalled because they may continue to run even after the trigger is released.
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