Product Recall Number: 20-192
Why was Kobalt brand 40-volt Lithium Ion 8-inch Cordless Electric Pole Saws recalled?
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 Recall Number: 20-192
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 2020-09-23
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of Product: 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
Hazard Description: 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.
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: Repair
Units: About 106,400 (In addition, 120 in Canada)
Incidents: 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.
Sold At: Lowe’s Stores nationwide and online at Lowes.com from March 2017 through October 2019 for about $180.
Importers: None Listed
Manufacturers: Changzhou Globe Co. Ltd., of China
Distributors: Hongkong Sun Rise Trading Ltd., of China
Manufactured In: China
Custom Label: None Listed
Custom Field: None Listed