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Kobalt Cordless Electric Chainsaws Sold Exclusively at Lowe's Stores Recalled Due to Laceration Hazard; Distributed by Hongkong Sun Rise Trading

Name: Kobalt Cordless Electric Chainsaws Sold Exclusively at Lowe's Stores Recalled Due to Laceration Hazard; Distributed b...
Brand: Changzhou Globe Co. Ltd., of China
SKU: CPSC-20191
Availability: Discontinued
Rating: 1.0 (1 reviews)

Published: September 23, 2020Recall ID: 20191Category: generalCountry: US

Reason for Recall / Hazard

The chainsaw can remain in the "on" position, posing a laceration hazard to consumers.

Product Description & Identification

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

Affected Products

Kobalt Brand 40-volt Lithium Ion Cordless Electric Chainsaws

Additional Source Details

Field	Value
U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2020/Kobalt-Cordless-Electric-Chainsaws-Sold-Exclusively-at-Lowes-Stores-Recalled-Due-to-Laceration-Hazard-Distributed-by-Hongkong-Sun-Rise-Trading
Title	Kobalt Cordless Electric Chainsaws Sold Exclusively at Lowe's Stores Recalled Due to Laceration Hazard; Distributed by Hongkong Sun Rise Trading
Images › 1 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/1-3016PM.png
Images › 1 › Caption	Recalled Kobalt 40-volt Lithium Ion 12-inch Cordless Electric Chainsaw
Images › 2 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/2-30126PM.png
Images › 2 › Caption	Label with model and date code on recalled Kobalt Brand 40-volt Lithium Ion Cordless Electric Chainsaw
Hazards › Name	The chainsaw can remain in the "on" position, posing a laceration hazard to consumers.
Injuries › Name	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.
Products › Name	Kobalt Brand 40-volt Lithium Ion Cordless Electric Chainsaws
Products › Number Of Units	About 150,000 (In addition, about 1,400 were sold in Canada)
Recall I D	8908
Remedies › Name	Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled chainsaws and contact Hongkong Sun Rise Trading for a free repair.
Retailers › Name	Lowe's Stores nationwide and online at Lowes.com from January 2014 through March 2020 for about $200.
Recall Date	2020-09-23T00:00:00
Description	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
Product U P Cs › 1 › U P C	841821024741
Product U P Cs › 2 › U P C	841821017491
Distributors › Name	Hongkong Sun Rise Trading Ltd., of China
Recall Number	20191
Manufacturers › Name	Changzhou Globe Co. Ltd., of China
Remedy Options › Option	Repair
Inconjunctions › U R L	https://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2020/73973r-eng.php
Consumer 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.
Last Publish Date	2020-09-23T00:00:00
Manufacturer Countries › Country	China

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Recalling FirmChangzhou Globe Co. Ltd., of China

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Caution (Class III)

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