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

Recall number

20192

Title

Kobalt Cordless Electric Pole Saws 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 March 2017 through October 2019 for about $180."}]

Products

[{"CategoryID":"","Description":"","Model":"","Name":"Kobalt brand 40-volt Lithium Ion 8-inch Cordless Electric Pole Saws","NumberOfUnits":"About 106,400 (In addition, 120 in Canada)","Type":""}]

UPCs

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Hazards

[{"HazardType":"","HazardTypeID":"","Name":"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."}]

Remedies

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

Injuries reported

[{"Name":"Hongkong Sun Rise Trading has received 65 reports of the saws continuing to run. No injuries have been reported."}]

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

Notice

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

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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