Use cautionConsumer product recall · CPSC · Published September 23, 2020
Kobalt Pole Saws Recalled: Laceration Hazard from Switch Failure
Kobalt 40-volt cordless pole saws from 2017-2019 recalled due to switch failure causing laceration hazard. Consumers must stop using and contact Hongkong Sun Rise Trading for free repair.
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.
Kobalt 40-volt cordless electric pole saws made between January 2017 and February 2019 are being recalled because the switch can fail under heavy load, causing the saw to keep running after the user releases the trigger. This poses a laceration hazard to users. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/3001-kobalt-pole-saws-recalled-laceration-hazard-from-switch-failure.
“Kobalt Pole Saws Recalled: Laceration Hazard from Switch Failure.” GovInfoNow, updated August 3, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/3001-kobalt-pole-saws-recalled-laceration-hazard-from-switch-failure. Based on CPSC recall #8909 (https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2020/Kobalt-Cordless-Electric-Pole-Saws-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 Kobalt brand cordless electric pole saws are being recalled due to a laceration hazard. Consumers should immediately stop using the affected units and contact Hongkong Sun Rise Trading for a free repair.
How to tell if you have it
Kobalt brand 40-volt Lithium Ion 8-inch Cordless Electric Pole Saws
Sold at Lowe's Stores nationwide and online at Lowes.com from March 2017 through October 2019
What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled pole saws and contact Hongkong Sun Rise Trading for a free repair. Contact the distributor 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.”
The hazard
The switch on the recalled pole saws can fail while under a heavy load, causing the unit to continue running after the user releases the trigger. Hongkong Sun Rise Trading has received 65 reports of the saws continuing to run, but no injuries have been reported.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show Changzhou Globe Co. Ltd., the manufacturer, has two other recalls on record since February 1, 2018. Other recent recalls include Kobalt Cordless Chainsaws Recalled for Laceration Hazard from Stuck On Position (September 23, 2020) and Greenworks Kobalt Snapper Cordless Chainsaws Recalled for Chain Brake Failure Risk (February 1, 2018). Other recent recalls of similar products include DR Power Lawn Mowers Recall: Laceration Hazard from Blade Control Failure (August 6, 2026), Kobalt Recalls Yard Tools with USB-C Batteries Due to Fire Risk (July 9, 2026), and Patoolio Direct Pressure Washers Recalled: Shock/Electrocution Risk (April 16, 2026).
How to tell if you have this one
Check for the brand 'Kobalt' printed on the side of the unit. Look for date codes on the guide bar near the oil cap from January 1, 2017 to February 28, 2019.
Brand
Kobalt
Product
Kobalt brand 40-volt Lithium Ion 8-inch Cordless Electric Pole Saws
Category
Consumer product
Based on the official CPSC remedy
What to do — step by step
Stop Using It Now
Immediately stop using the recalled pole saws to prevent laceration injuries.
Contact Manufacturer
Contact Hongkong Sun Rise Trading for a free repair of the recalled pole saws.
Official remedy
What CPSC says to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled pole saws 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 March 2017 through October 2019 for about $180.”
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 8909 — Kobalt Pole Saws Recalled: Laceration Hazard from Switch Failure
Hello,
I own a Kobalt Pole Saws Recalled: Laceration Hazard from Switch Failure that is covered by recall 8909 from Kobalt.
The official recall notice states: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled pole saws 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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