Hongkong Sun Rise Trading Limited recalls Kobalt and Greenworks Cordless Electric Chainsaws
- Starting date:
- February 1, 2018
- Posting date:
- February 1, 2018
- Type of communication:
- Consumer Product Recall
- Subcategory:
- Tools and Electrical Products
- Source of recall:
- Health Canada
- Issue:
- Laceration Hazard
- Audience:
- General Public
- Identification number:
- RA-65446
Joint recall with Health Canada, the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (US CPSC) and Hongkong Sun Rise Trading
Affected products
Kobalt and Greenworks Cordless Electric Chainsaws
Product description
This recall involves certain Kobalt and Greenworks Pro brand named 18" 80V Cordless Electric Chainsaws.
| Product Name | Model Number | Item Number | SKU Number |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kobalt 80V 18" Cordless Electric Chainsaw | KCS 180B-06 | 419015 | 2000003CT |
| Greenworks Pro 80V Brushless 18" Cordless Electric Chainsaw (Bare Tool) | GCS80450 | 74-6077CT | 2000402CT |
| Greenworks Pro 80V Brushless 18" Cordless Electric Chainsaw (Tool with Battery and Charger) | GCS80421 | 54-5702CT | 2000002 |
Hazard identified
In the event of chainsaw kickback, an affected chain brake guard could fail to activate the micro switch intended to stop the motor, which could allow the chain to continue moving. This can pose a risk of a laceration to the user or a bystander.
As of January 18, 2018, the company has received no report of incidents or injuries in Canada or in the United States.
Number sold
Approximately 866 units of the Kobalt 80V 18” Cordless Electric Chainsaw and 1252 of the Greenworks Pro 80V Brushless 18” Cordless Electric Chainsaw units were sold in Canada.
Approximately 48,100 are the total numbers of all models sold in the United States.
Time period sold
The Greenworks models were sold in Canada from September 2015 to October 2017, and the Kobalt model was sold in Canada from September 2016 to October 2017.
The recalled products were sold from January 2015 to October 2017 in the United States.
Place of origin
Manufactured in China.
Companies
- Distributor
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Hongkong Sun Rise Trading Limited
CHINA
- Manufacturer
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Changzhou Globe Tool Group Co. Ltd.
CHINA
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What you should do
Consumers should immediately stop using these chainsaws and contact Greenworks Tools for information regarding the repair.
For more information, consumers may contact Greenworks Tools toll-free at 1-888-266-7096 from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. EST Monday through Thursday, and 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. EST Friday, by email or by visiting the company's website.
Consumers may view the release by the US CPSC on the Commission’s website.
Please note that the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act prohibits recalled products from being redistributed, sold or even given away in Canada.
Health Canada would like to remind Canadians to report any health or safety incidents related to the use of this product or any other consumer product or cosmetic by filling out the Consumer Product Incident Report Form.
This recall is also posted on the OECD Global Portal on Product Recalls website. You can visit this site for more information on other international consumer product recalls.