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

Recall number

20191

Title

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

Recall date

2020-09-23T00:00:00

Manufacturers

[{"CompanyID":"","Name":"Changzhou Globe Co. Ltd., of China"}]

Made in

[{"Country":"China"}]

Importers

[]

Distributors

[{"CompanyID":"","Name":"Hongkong Sun Rise Trading Ltd., of China"}]

Sold at

[{"CompanyID":"","Name":"Lowe's Stores nationwide and online at Lowes.com from January 2014 through March 2020 for about $200."}]

Products

[{"CategoryID":"","Description":"","Model":"","Name":"Kobalt Brand 40-volt Lithium Ion Cordless Electric Chainsaws","NumberOfUnits":"About 150,000 (In addition, about 1,400 were sold in Canada)","Type":""}]

UPCs

[{"UPC":"841821024741"},{"UPC":"841821017491"}]

Hazards

[{"HazardType":"","HazardTypeID":"","Name":"The chainsaw can remain in the \"on\" position, posing a laceration hazard to consumers."}]

Remedies

[{"Name":"Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled chainsaws and contact Hongkong Sun Rise Trading for a free repair."}]

Injuries reported

[{"Name":"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."}]

Description

This recall involves Kobalt brand 40-volt lithium ion 12-inch cordless electric chainsaws. Date codes from 11/01/13 to 03/31/20 are included in the recall. The chain saws are blue and black. "Kobalt," "40v max" and "12 in. 30 cm" are printed on the chain saw. The model number and date code are printed on the label located in the rear handle. The UPC is located on the box. Description Model Number UPC Kobalt 40-volt Lithium-Ion 12-in Cordless Electric Chainsaw (Battery Included) KCS 120-07 84182102474-1 Kobalt 40-volt Lithium-Ion 12-in Cordless Electric Chainsaw (Battery Not Included) KCS 120 84182101749-1

Notice

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

Last published

2020-09-23T00:00:00

Cite as

CPSC Consumer Product Recalls (U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission), pages.json, sha256 1b022dde64a0, published 2026-09-24

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