Kobalt Cordless Electric Chainsaws Sold Exclusively at Lowe's Stores Recalled Due to Laceration Hazard; Distributed by Hongkong Sun Rise Trading
Recall 20191 · Sep 23, 2020 · Changzhou Globe Co. Ltd.
150,000
units affected
150,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 20191
- Date
- Sep 23, 2020
- Company
- Changzhou Globe Co. Ltd.
- Units affected
- 150,000
- Product
- Kobalt Brand 40-volt Lithium Ion Cordless Electric Chainsaws
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Cuts
The product
This recall involves Kobalt brand 40-volt lithium ion 12-inch cordless electric chainsaws. Date codes from 11/01/13 to 03/31/20 are included in the recall. The chain saws 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. Description Model Number UPC Kobalt 40-volt Lithium-Ion 12-in Cordless Electric Chainsaw (Battery Included) KCS 120-07 84182102474-1 Kobalt 40-volt Lithium-Ion 12-in Cordless Electric Chainsaw (Battery Not Included) KCS 120 84182101749-1
What can happen
The chainsaw can remain in the "on" position, posing a laceration hazard to consumers.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled chainsaws and contact Hongkong Sun Rise Trading for a free repair.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- 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.
- Sold at
- Lowe's Stores nationwide and online at Lowes.com from January 2014 through March 2020 for about $200.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled kobalt brand 40-volt lithium ion cordless electric chainsaws?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled chainsaws and contact Hongkong Sun Rise Trading for a free repair.
What is the hazard?
The chainsaw can remain in the "on" position, posing a laceration hazard to consumers.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.