Changzhou Globe Co. Ltd. 2020-09-23 Tools moderate CPSC
Tools · CPSC · Recall #CPSC-20192
Kobalt brand 40-volt Lithium Ion 8-inch Cordless Electric Pole Saws Recall
Issued September 23, 2020 · Changzhou Globe Co. Ltd. · 106,400,120 units affected
In September 2020, Changzhou Globe Co. Ltd. recalled the Kobalt brand 40-volt Lithium Ion 8-inch Cordless Electric Pole Saws, a moderate tools recall reported by the CPSC. Affected owners are eligible for a repair. Here is what the hazard is and exactly what to do about it.
Compiled by Maya Ellison, RecallCheckr
What this means for you
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.
What you should do
- 1 Keep using Kobalt brand 40-volt Lithium Ion 8-inch Cordless Electric Pole Saws only as advised. See the remedy below.
- 2 Set it aside where it won't be used by mistake.
- 3 Contact Changzhou Globe Co. Ltd. to arrange your repair. See the official notice below for contact details.
- 4 Keep the product until your remedy is fully processed. You may need it.
Official remedy (Repair): Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled pole saws and contact Hongkong Sun Rise Trading for a free repair.
Recall details
- Brand
- Changzhou Globe Co. Ltd.
- Category
- Tools
- Recall date
- September 23, 2020
- Units affected
- 106,400,120
- Sold at
- Lowe's Stores nationwide and online at Lowes.com from March 2017 through October 2019 for about $180.
- Recall number
- CPSC-20192
- Made in
- China
- Issuing agency
- CPSC
In context
- Changzhou Globe Co. Ltd. has 2 recalls in our database.
- We're tracking 96 Tools recalls in our database.
- 106,400,120 units is enough to reach millions of US homes.
- This is the 15th Tools recall we've logged in 2020.