CPSC2018-02-01
Cordless Electric Chainsaws Recalled Due to Injury Hazard; Distributed by Hongkong Sun Rise Trading
Changzhou Globe Co. Ltd., of China
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.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled chainsaws and contact Hongkong Sun Rise Trading for a free repair.
Sold at
Lowe's and other stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com, Lowes.com and other websites from January 2015 through October 2017 for between $170 and $300.
Affected count
48,100 in the U.S. (In addition, 2,100 were sold in Canada)
Injuries reported
None reported
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Repair
Products
Cordless electric chainsaws
Consumer contact
Hongkong Sun Rise Trading toll-free at 888-266-7096 from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET Monday through Thursday and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Friday through Sunday 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/2018/Cordless-Electric-Chainsaws-Recalled-Due-to-Injury-Hazard-Distributed-by-Hongkong-Sun-Rise-TradingDon't want to check this manually?
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