CPSC2017-05-26

Cordless Electric Lawn Mowers Recalled Due to Fire Hazard; Made by Hongkong Sun Rise Trading

Hongkong Sun Rise Trading Ltd., of China

Product photos

Kobalt 40-Volt max dual blade lawn mower

Greenworks G-MAX 40V twin force 20-inch cordless lawn mower

Model number, item number, serial number and date code location on Kobalt lawn mower

Model number, serial number and date code label on Greenworks lawn mower

Hazard

The circuit board in the lawn mower can short circuit and catch fire, posing a fire hazard to users.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled lawn mowers, remove the battery and contact Hongkong Sun Rise Trading for a free repair.

Sold at

Lowe's and other retailers nationwide and online at Amazon.com, Lowes.com and other websites from May 2014 through July 2016 for about $350.

Affected count

About 28,000

Injuries reported

The firm has received 12 reported incidents with the recalled lawn mowers including 5 reports of fires. No injuries have been reported.

Manufactured in

China

Remedy type

Repair

Products

Cordless electric lawn mowers

Consumer contact

Hongkong Sun Rise Trading toll-free at 888-266-7096 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET any day or online at www.greenworkstools.com and click on "Important Safety Notice" at the bottom of the page for more information.

Official notice

https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2017/Cordless-Electric-Lawn-Mowers-Recalled

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