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Kobalt Brand 40-volt Lithium Ion Cordless Electric Chainsaws — recall 20191

U.S. CPSC · United States · 2020-09-23

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Agency
U.S. CPSC
Recall identifier
20191
Date of alert
2020-09-23
Country / jurisdiction
United States
Risk type
recall
Brand
Changzhou Globe Co. Ltd., of China
Product category
consumer_product
Barcode (EAN/GTIN)
0841821024741
Reported risk: 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 Hazards: The chainsaw can remain in the "on" position, posing a laceration hazard to consumers.
Primary source: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2020/Kobalt-Cordless-Electric-Chainsaws-Sold-Exclus

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