CPSC recall 20192
Kobalt brand 40-volt Lithium Ion 8-inch Cordless Electric Pole Saws
- CPSC
- unknown
- Published 2020-09-23
On 2020-09-23 the CPSC announced a recall of Kobalt brand 40-volt Lithium Ion 8-inch Cordless Electric Pole Saws by Changzhou Globe, citing 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 c….
| Agency | CPSC |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 20192 |
| Classification | Not classified |
| Status | unknown |
| Initiated | 2020-09-23 |
| Published | 2020-09-23 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC |
| Company | Changzhou Globe |
| Distribution | US |
Product
Kobalt brand 40-volt Lithium Ion 8-inch Cordless Electric Pole Saws | This recall involves Kobalt brand 40-volt lithium ion 8-inch cordless electric pole saws manufactured from January 2017 through February 2019. Date codes from 01/01/17 to 02/28/19 are included in the recall. The item number and date code are printed on the side of the guide bar near the oil cap. Kobalt is printed on the side of the unit. Item Number Description 796791 Kobalt 49v 2.5AH Pole Saw 1083769 Kobalt 40v Pole Saw Bare Tool 970801 40v Pole Hedge Saw Combo Kit 812419 SOS Kobalt 40v Pole Saw 812424 SOS Kobalt 40v Pole Saw Tool Only
Reason
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.
Status history
No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC. Current status: unknown.
Source
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