Kobalt Cordless Electric Chainsaws Sold Exclusively at Lowe's Stores Recalled Due to Laceration Hazard; Distributed by Hongkong Sun Rise Trading
CPSC recall 20191. Recall date: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The chainsaw can remain in the "on" position, posing a laceration hazard to consumers.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled chainsaws and contact Hongkong Sun Rise Trading for a free repair.
CPSC recall 20191 has the recall date 23 Sep 2020. The notice names the firm Changzhou Globe. The recall has about 150,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2020 has 6,100 units. This register puts the recall under the hazard Laceration.
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| Incidents and injuries | 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. |
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| Units | 150,000 |
| Remedy options | Repair |
| 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 |
| Product | Kobalt Brand 40-volt Lithium Ion Cordless Electric Chainsaws, About 150,000 (In addition, about 1,400 were sold in Canada) |
| Sold at | Lowe's Stores nationwide and online at Lowes.com from January 2014 through March 2020 for about $200. |
| Manufacturer | Changzhou Globe Co. Ltd., of China |
| Distributor | Hongkong Sun Rise Trading Ltd., of China |
| Made in | China |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 150,000Median of 2020: 6,100
- CPSC recalls of 2020
- 257
- Recalls of 2020 with one of the same hazards
- 8%
- Recalls on the register that name Changzhou Globe
- 3
Other recalls of the firm
| Date | Recall |
|---|---|
| 23 Sep 2020 | Kobalt Cordless Electric Pole Saws Sold Exclusively at Lowe's Stores Recalled Due to Laceration Hazard; Distributed by Hongkong Sun Rise Trading |
| 1 Feb 2018 | Cordless Electric Chainsaws Recalled Due to Injury Hazard; Distributed by Hongkong Sun Rise Trading |
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 20191The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 20191. https://recallregister.com/product/8908-kobalt-cordless-electric-chainsaws-sold-exclusively-at-lowe-s-stores-r/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
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- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
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- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 20191 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
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.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Lowe's Stores nationwide and online at Lowes.com from January 2014 through March 2020 for about $200.
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 20191?
- CPSC lists 1 remedy option:
Repair
- How many units are in CPSC recall 20191?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 150,000 (In addition, about 1,400 were sold in Canada)