The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·20191·Announced 2020-09-23

Kobalt Cordless Chainsaws Recalled for Laceration Hazard Due to Switch Failure

Kobalt 40-volt cordless chainsaws are recalled because the switch can weld shut, keeping the saw running. No injuries have been reported.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (chainsaw) with a laceration hazard where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the 'High' severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is recalling approximately 150,000 Kobalt brand 40-volt lithium ion 12-inch cordless electric chainsaws. The recall includes models KCS 120-07 and KCS 120 with date codes from 11/01/13 to 03/31/20. The chainsaws are blue and black and were sold exclusively at Lowe's stores nationwide and online from January 2014 through March 2020 for about $200. An additional 1,400 units were sold in Canada.

The recall is due to a laceration hazard. The switch contacts can weld, causing the chainsaw to remain in the "on" position. Hongkong Sun Rise Trading has received 48 reports of this issue, but no injuries have been reported.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled chainsaws and contact Hongkong Sun Rise Trading for a free repair. Contact information is available toll-free at 855-378-8826 or online at www.greenworkstools.com.

The recalled product

Product
Kobalt Brand 40-volt Lithium Ion Cordless Electric Chainsaws
Manufacturer
Changzhou Globe Co. Ltd., of China
Category
Consumer Product — Power Tools
Hazard
Affected units
150,000

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

UPCs (2)

  • 841821024741
  • 841821017491

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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