Cordless Electric Chainsaws Recalled Due to Injury Hazard; Distributed by Hongkong Sun Rise Trading

Hazard

The chain brake guard in the cordless electric chainsaw can fail and allow the chainsaw to continue operating, posing an injury hazard to users.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled chainsaws and contact Hongkong Sun Rise Trading for a free repair.

Products

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

Incidents and injuries

None reported

Text from the US Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice.