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Cordless Electric Chainsaws Recalled Due to Injury Hazard; Distributed by Hongkong Sun Rise Trading

Name: Cordless Electric Chainsaws Recalled Due to Injury Hazard; Distributed by Hongkong Sun Rise Trading
Brand: Changzhou Globe Co. Ltd., of China
SKU: CPSC-18090
Availability: Discontinued
Rating: 1.0 (1 reviews)

Published: February 1, 2018Recall ID: 18090Category: generalCountry: US

Reason for Recall / Hazard

The chain brake guard in the cordless electric chainsaw can fail and allow the chainsaw to continue operating, posing an injury hazard to users.

Product Description & Identification

This recall involves Greenworks, Kobalt and Snapper brands of cordless electric chainsaws. The recalled chainsaws have a 16 or 18-inch saw and an 80 or 82-volt lithium ion battery. "GreenworksPro," "Greenworks Commercial," "Kobalt," or "Snapper" is printed on the saw blade. The model number and item number (if applicable) are printed at the top of the warning label underneath the chainsaw switch handle. Brand Product Colors Model Number Item Number Greenworks Pro 80v 16" brushless cordless electric chainsaw Green and black CS80L211 N/A Greenworks Pro 80v 18" cordless electric chainsaw Green and black CS80L00 N/A Greenworks Commercial 82v 18" cordless electric chainsaw Black GS 180 N/A Kobalt 80v 18" cordless electric chainsaw Blue and black KCS 180 419015 (sold without battery) 670251 (sold with battery) Snapper XD 82v 18" cordless electric chainsaw Red and black SXDCS82 1696773

Affected Products

Cordless electric chainsaws

Additional Source Details

Field	Value
U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2018/Cordless-Electric-Chainsaws-Recalled-Due-to-Injury-Hazard-Distributed-by-Hongkong-Sun-Rise-Trading
Title	Cordless Electric Chainsaws Recalled Due to Injury Hazard; Distributed by Hongkong Sun Rise Trading
Images › 1 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/666_1.jpeg
Images › 1 › Caption	Kobalt 80-volt 18-inch brushless cordless electric chainsaw
Images › 2 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Picture1_12.png
Images › 2 › Caption	Kobalt 80-volt chainsaw label
Images › 3 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/666_3.jpeg
Images › 3 › Caption	Greenworks Pro 80-volt 18-inch cordless electric chainsaw
Images › 4 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/666_4.jpeg
Images › 4 › Caption	Greenworks Pro 80-volt chainsaw label
Images › 5 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/666_5.jpeg
Images › 5 › Caption	Greenworks Commercial 82-volt 18-inch cordless electric chainsaw
Images › 6 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Picture3_4.png
Images › 6 › Caption	Greenworks Commercial 82-volt chainsaw label
Images › 7 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/666_7.jpeg
Images › 7 › Caption	Snapper XD 82-volt 18-inch cordless electric chainsaw
Images › 8 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/666_8.jpeg
Images › 8 › Caption	Snapper XD 82-volt chainsaw label
Hazards › Name	The chain brake guard in the cordless electric chainsaw can fail and allow the chainsaw to continue operating, posing an injury hazard to users.
Injuries › Name	None reported
Products › Name	Cordless electric chainsaws
Products › Number Of Units	48,100 in the U.S. (In addition, 2,100 were sold in Canada)
Recall I D	8245
Remedies › Name	Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled chainsaws and contact Hongkong Sun Rise Trading for a free repair.
Retailers › Name	Lowe's and other stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com, Lowes.com and other websites from January 2015 through October 2017 for between $170 and $300.
Recall Date	2018-02-01T00:00:00
Description	This recall involves Greenworks, Kobalt and Snapper brands of cordless electric chainsaws. The recalled chainsaws have a 16 or 18-inch saw and an 80 or 82-volt lithium ion battery. "GreenworksPro," "Greenworks Commercial," "Kobalt," or "Snapper" is printed on the saw blade. The model number and item number (if applicable) are printed at the top of the warning label underneath the chainsaw switch handle. Brand Product Colors Model Number Item Number Greenworks Pro 80v 16" brushless cordless electric chainsaw Green and black CS80L211 N/A Greenworks Pro 80v 18" cordless electric chainsaw Green and black CS80L00 N/A Greenworks Commercial 82v 18" cordless electric chainsaw Black GS 180 N/A Kobalt 80v 18" cordless electric chainsaw Blue and black KCS 180 419015 (sold without battery) 670251 (sold with battery) Snapper XD 82v 18" cordless electric chainsaw Red and black SXDCS82 1696773
Distributors › Name	Hongkong Sun Rise Trading Ltd., of China
Recall Number	18090
Manufacturers › Name	Changzhou Globe Co. Ltd., of China
Remedy Options › Option	Repair
Inconjunctions › U R L	http://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2018/65446r-eng.php
Consumer Contact	Hongkong Sun Rise Trading toll-free at 888-266-7096 from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET Monday through Thursday and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Friday through Sunday or online at www.greenworkstools.com and click on “Important Safety Notice” at the bottom of the page for more information.
Last Publish Date	2018-02-01T00:00:00
Manufacturer Countries › Country	China

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Recalling FirmChangzhou Globe Co. Ltd., of China

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