Cordless Electric Chainsaws Recalled Due to Injury Hazard; Distributed by Hongkong Sun Rise Trading
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2018-02-01). Hazards: injury. About 48,100 units in the US and 2,100 in Canada.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 18090 |
| Published | 2018-02-01 |
| Last updated | 2018-02-01 |
| Products | Cordless electric chainsaws |
| Firms | Changzhou Globe Co. Ltd., of China (manufacturer); Hongkong Sun Rise Trading Ltd., of China (distributor) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 48,100 |
| Units (Canada) | 2,100 |
| Hazard classes | injury |
| Remedy classes | repair, stop use |
| Sold | 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. |
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
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.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled chainsaws and contact Hongkong Sun Rise Trading for a free repair.
Incidents and injuries
None reported
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