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

Name: Kobalt Cordless Electric Pole Saws Sold Exclusively at Lowe's Stores Recalled Due to Laceration Hazard; Distributed b...
Brand: Changzhou Globe Co. Ltd., of China
SKU: CPSC-20192
Availability: Discontinued
Rating: 1.0 (1 reviews)

Published: September 23, 2020Recall ID: 20192Category: generalCountry: US

Reason for Recall / 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.

Product Description & Identification

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

Affected Products

Kobalt brand 40-volt Lithium Ion 8-inch Cordless Electric Pole Saws

Additional Source Details

Field	Value
U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2020/Kobalt-Cordless-Electric-Pole-Saws-Sold-Exclusively-at-Lowes-Stores-Recalled-Due-to-Laceration-Hazard-Distributed-by-Hongkong-Sun-Rise-Trading
Title	Kobalt Cordless Electric Pole Saws 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/1-31211PM.png
Images › 1 › Caption	Recalled Kobalt 40-volt Lithium Ion 8-inch Cordless Electric Pole Saw
Images › 2 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/2-31223PM.png
Images › 2 › Caption	Location of date code and item number on the recalled pole saw
Hazards › Name	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.
Injuries › Name	Hongkong Sun Rise Trading has received 65 reports of the saws continuing to run. No injuries have been reported.
Products › Name	Kobalt brand 40-volt Lithium Ion 8-inch Cordless Electric Pole Saws
Products › Number Of Units	About 106,400 (In addition, 120 in Canada)
Recall I D	8909
Remedies › Name	Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled pole saws and contact Hongkong Sun Rise Trading for a free repair.
Retailers › Name	Lowe's Stores nationwide and online at Lowes.com from March 2017 through October 2019 for about $180.
Recall Date	2020-09-23T00:00:00
Description	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
Distributors › Name	Hongkong Sun Rise Trading Ltd., of China
Recall Number	20192
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/2020/73723r-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.”
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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