Kobalt Cordless Electric Pole Saws Sold Exclusively at Lowe's Stores Recalled Due to Laceration Hazard; Distributed by Hongkong Sun Rise Trading
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2020-09-23). Hazards: laceration. About 106,400 units in the US and 120 in Canada.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 20192 |
| Published | 2020-09-23 |
| Last updated | 2020-09-23 |
| Products | Kobalt brand 40-volt Lithium Ion 8-inch Cordless Electric Pole Saws |
| Firms | Changzhou Globe Co. Ltd., of China (manufacturer); Hongkong Sun Rise Trading Ltd., of China (distributor) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 106,400 |
| Units (Canada) | 120 |
| Hazard classes | laceration |
| Remedy classes | repair, stop use |
| Sold | Lowe's Stores nationwide and online at Lowes.com from March 2017 through October 2019 for about $180. |
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
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.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled pole saws and contact Hongkong Sun Rise Trading for a free repair.
Incidents and injuries
Hongkong Sun Rise Trading has received 65 reports of the saws continuing to run. No injuries have been reported.
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