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Kobalt Cordless Electric Pole Saws Sold Exclusively at Lowe's Stores Recalled Due to Laceration Hazard; Distributed by Hongkong Sun Rise Trading

Reported: September 23, 2020 Initiated: September 23, 2020 #20192

Product 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

Reason for Recall

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.

Details

Units Affected
About 106,400 (In addition, 120 in Canada)
Official Source
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

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼
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. Recalled by Changzhou Globe Co. Ltd., of China. Units affected: About 106,400 (In addition, 120 in Canada).
Why was this product 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.
What should consumers do? ▼
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled pole saws and contact Hongkong Sun Rise Trading for a free repair.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the CPSC on September 23, 2020. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 20192.

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