Kobalt brand 40-volt Lithium Ion 8-inch Cordless Electric Pole Saws
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 [Learn More]
About 106,400 (In addition, 120 in Canada) units were affected by this recall.
Kobalt Cordless Electric Pole Saws Sold Exclusively at Lowe's Stores Recalled Due to Laceration Hazard; Distributed by Hongkong Sun Rise Trading
Recalled Kobalt 40-volt Lithium Ion 8-inch Cordless Electric Pole Saw. Location of date code and item number on the recalled pole saw
Kobalt brand 40-volt Lithium Ion 8-inch Cordless Electric Pole Saws Recall Information
| Country of Origin | China |
| Recall Date | 09/23/2020 |
| Recall ID | 8909 |
| Recall Number | 20192 |
| 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. |
| Injuries | Hongkong Sun Rise Trading has received 65 reports of the saws continuing to run. No injuries have been reported. |
| Remedy | Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled pole saws and contact Hongkong Sun Rise Trading for a free repair. |
| Remedy Option | Repair |
| 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 Updated | 09/23/2020 |
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