Reported Sep 23, 2020
Kobalt Cordless Electric Chainsaws Sold Exclusively at Lowe's Stores Recalled Due to Laceration Hazard; Distributed by…
Changzhou Globe Co. Ltd. of China
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.What you should do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled chainsaws and contact Hongkong Sun Rise Trading for a free repair.
Firm contact: Hongkong Sun Rise Trading toll-free at 855-378-8826 Monday through Thursday from 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” for more information.
What it looks like
Is this the product you have?
- Kobalt Brand 40-volt Lithium Ion Cordless Electric Chainsaws
- UPCs
841821024741841821017491- Amount recalled
- About 150,000 (In addition, about 1,400 were sold in Canada)
This recall covers 2 products
The agency filed one notice per product. You are reading one of them; the other one is below.
Where it was sold
Sold at Lowe's Stores nationwide and online at Lowes.com from January 2014 through March 2020 for about $200..
Why it was recalled
Stop using this product now
The chainsaw can remain in the "on" position, posing a laceration hazard to consumers.
Using this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.
Reports so far: 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.
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