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Product recall · CPSCFebruary 1, 2018Worth checking
Cordless Electric Chainsaws
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
The chain brake guard in the cordless electric chainsaw can fail and allow the chainsaw to continue operating, posing an injury hazard to users.
The Recall Registry rates this worth checking — we found nothing in the notice describing a specific injury. A recall covers only the versions, UPCs or date codes it names, so check those against yours.
What it looks like
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What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled chainsaws and contact Hongkong Sun Rise Trading for a free repair.
Who to 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.
The product
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
Details
- Units affected
- 48,100 in the U.S. (In addition, 2,100 were sold in Canada)
- Recall date
- February 1, 2018
- Brand
- Changzhou Globe Co. Ltd., of China
- Made or distributed by
- Hongkong Sun Rise Trading Ltd., of China
- Injuries reported
- None reported
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The official notice
This recall was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “Cordless Electric Chainsaws Recalled Due to Injury Hazard; Distributed by Hongkong Sun Rise Trading”
Worried about the other things in your house? You can write down what you have and be told if one is recalled — or, if you sell second-hand, check your whole stock at once.
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