Kobalt Cordless Electric Pole Saws Sold Exclusively at Lowe's Stores Recalled Due to Laceration Hazard; Distributed by Hongkong Sun Rise Trading
Recall 20192 · Sep 23, 2020 · Changzhou Globe Co. Ltd.
106,400
units affected
106,400
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 20192
- Date
- Sep 23, 2020
- Company
- Changzhou Globe Co. Ltd.
- Units affected
- 106,400
- Product
- Kobalt brand 40-volt Lithium Ion 8-inch Cordless Electric Pole Saws
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Cuts
The product
This recall involves Kobalt brand 40-volt lithium ion 8-inch cordless electric pole saws manufactured from January 2017 through February 2019. Date codes from 01/01/17 to 02/28/19 are included in the recall. 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. Item Number Description 796791 Kobalt 49v 2.5AH Pole Saw 1083769 Kobalt 40v Pole Saw Bare Tool 970801 40v Pole Hedge Saw Combo Kit 812419 SOS Kobalt 40v Pole Saw 812424 SOS Kobalt 40v Pole Saw Tool Only
What can happen
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 fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled pole saws and contact Hongkong Sun Rise Trading for a free repair.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Hongkong Sun Rise Trading has received 65 reports of the saws continuing to run. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Lowe's Stores nationwide and online at Lowes.com from March 2017 through October 2019 for about $180.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled kobalt brand 40-volt lithium ion 8-inch cordless electric pole saws?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled pole saws and contact Hongkong Sun Rise Trading for a free repair.
What is the hazard?
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.
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.