Stop using nowConsumer product recall · CPSC · Published September 23, 2020
Kobalt Cordless Chainsaws Recalled: Laceration Hazard from Stuck On Position
Kobalt 40-volt lithium-ion cordless chainsaws sold at Lowe's with date codes 11/01/13 to 03/31/20 recalled due to laceration risk if left in 'on' position. Consumers must stop using and contact Hongkong Sun Rise Trading for free repair.
“Kobalt Cordless Chainsaws Recalled: Laceration Hazard from Stuck On Position.” GovInfoNow, updated August 3, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/3000-kobalt-cordless-chainsaws-recalled-laceration-hazard-from-stuck-on-position. Based on CPSC recall #8908 (https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2020/Kobalt-Cordless-Electric-Chainsaws-Sold-Exclusively-at-Lowes-Stores-Recalled-Due-to-Laceration-Hazard-Distributed-by-Hongkong-Sun-Rise-Trading).
The Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on September 23, 2020, that Kobald brand cordless electric chainsaws are being recalled due to a laceration hazard. Consumers should immediately stop using the products and contact Hongkong Sun Rise Trading for a free repair.
How to tell if you have it
Kobalt 40-volt Lithium-Ion 12-in Cordless Electric Chainsaw (Battery Included), Model KCS 120-07, UPC 84182102474
Kobalt 40-volt Lithium-Ion 12-in Cordless Electric Chainsaw (Battery Not Included), Model KCS 120, UPC 84182101749
Date codes from 11/01/13 to 03/31/20
What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled chainsaws and contact Hongkong Sun Rise Trading for a free repair. Contact the company 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” for more information.
The hazard
The chainsaw can remain in the "on" position, posing a laceration hazard to consumers. Hongkong Sun Rise Trading has received 48 reports of the switch contacts welding causing the chainsaw to remain in the "on" position. No injuries have been reported.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show that Changzhou Globe Co. Ltd., of China has two other recalls on record since February 1, 2018. On September 23, 2020, Kobalt Pole Saws were recalled due to a laceration hazard from switch failure. Other recent recalls of similar products include Greenworks Kobalt Snapper Cordless Chainsaws Recalled for Chain Brake Failure Risk (February 1, 2018), Milwaukee Tool M18 FUEL Chainsaws Recall: Chain Brake Laceration Hazard (October 30, 2025), and Kobalt Recalls Yard Tools with USB-C Batteries Due to Fire Risk (July 9, 2026).
How to tell if you have this one
Check for blue or black chainsaws with 'Kobalt', '40v max', and '12 in. 30 cm' printed on the unit. Look for date codes on the rear handle label from November 1, 2013, to March 31, 2020.
Brand
Kobalt
Product
Kobalt Brand 40-volt Lithium Ion Cordless Electric Chainsaws
Category
Consumer product
Based on the official CPSC remedy
What to do — step by step
Stop Using It Now
Immediately stop using the recalled chainsaws to prevent laceration injuries.
Contact Hongkong Sun Rise Trading
Reach out to Hongkong Sun Rise Trading for a free repair of the chainsaw.
Official remedy
What CPSC says to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled chainsaws and contact Hongkong Sun Rise Trading for a free repair.
Where it went
Where it was sold
Sold nationwide.
Nationwide
Not listed
CPSC “Sold at”: “Lowe's Stores nationwide and online at Lowes.com from January 2014 through March 2020 for about $200.”
Sold nationwide.
Take action
Contact Kobalt
We’ve drafted a message you can send Kobalt to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 8908 — Kobalt Cordless Chainsaws Recalled: Laceration Hazard from Stuck On Position
Hello,
I own a Kobalt Cordless Chainsaws Recalled: Laceration Hazard from Stuck On Position that is covered by recall 8908 from Kobalt.
The official recall notice states: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled chainsaws and contact Hongkong Sun Rise Trading for a free repair.
I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this?
Thank you.
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official CPSC recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on August 3, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the CPSC notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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