Cordless Electric Chainsaws Recalled Due to Injury Hazard; Distributed by Hongkong Sun Rise Trading

Kobalt 80-volt 18-inch brushless cordless electric chainsaw

Cordless electric chainsaws

Recall Date: February 1st, 2018
Units: 48,100 in the U.S. (In addition, 2,100 were sold in Canada)
Hazards: The chain brake guard in the cordless electric chainsaw can fail and allow the chainsaw to continue operating, posing an injury hazard to users.
Remedies: Repair
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled chainsaws and contact Hongkong Sun Rise Trading for a free repair.

Description

This recall involves Greenworks, Kobalt and Snapper brands of cordless electric chainsaws. The recalled chainsaws have a 16 or 18-inch saw and an 80 or 82-volt lithium ion battery. "GreenworksPro," "Greenworks Commercial," "Kobalt," or "Snapper" is printed on the saw blade. The model number and item number (if applicable) are printed at the top of the warning label underneath the chainsaw switch handle. Brand Product Colors Model Number Item Number Greenworks Pro 80v 16" brushless cordless electric chainsaw Green and black CS80L211 N/A Greenworks Pro 80v 18" cordless electric chainsaw Green and black CS80L00 N/A Greenworks Commercial 82v 18" cordless electric chainsaw Black GS 180 N/A Kobalt 80v 18" cordless electric chainsaw Blue and black KCS 180 419015 (sold without battery) 670251 (sold with battery) Snapper XD 82v 18" cordless electric chainsaw Red and black SXDCS82 1696773

Images:

Kobalt 80-volt 18-inch brushless cordless electric chainsaw

Kobalt 80-volt chainsaw label

Greenworks Pro 80-volt 18-inch cordless electric chainsaw

Greenworks Pro 80-volt chainsaw label

Greenworks Commercial 82-volt 18-inch cordless electric chainsaw

Greenworks Commercial 82-volt chainsaw label

Snapper XD 82-volt 18-inch cordless electric chainsaw

Snapper XD 82-volt chainsaw label

Consumer Contact:

Hongkong Sun Rise Trading toll-free at 888-266-7096 from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET Monday through Thursday and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Friday through Sunday or online at www.greenworkstools.com and click on “Important Safety Notice” at the bottom of the page for more information.

Injuries:

None reported

Manufacturers:

Changzhou Globe Co. Ltd., of China

Retailers:

Lowe’s and other stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com, Lowes.com and other websites from January 2015 through October 2017 for between $170 and $300.