Cordless electric lawn mowers
CPSC Recall #17-168 — May 26, 2017
Product
Cordless electric lawn mowers
Description
This recall involves Kobalt and Greenworks brands of cordless electric walk-behind lawn mowers. The recalled lawn mowers have four wheels (two smaller ones in the front and two larger ones in the back), a 40-volt max lithium ion battery and a deck width of 20 inches. Both models have a large label on the rear bag door area with a serial number, model number and date code. The Kobalt brand mowers also have an item number on the label. “Kobalt” or “Greenworks” is printed on the side of the bag. The following models are included in the recall. BrandProductColorsModel NumberItem NumberDate CodesKobalt40-volt max cordless dual-blade push lawn mowerBlue and blackKM2040X-0650658604/14/14 to 05/14/15Greenworks G-MAX40-volt twin force cordless electric push lawn mowerGreen and black25302N/A04/10/14 to 07/17/15
Hazard
The circuit board in the cordless electric lawn mower can short circuit and catch fire, posing a fire hazard to users.
Incidents / Injuries
The firm has received 12 reported incidents with the recalled lawn mowers including 5 reports of fires. No injuries have been reported.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled lawn mowers, remove the battery and contact Hongkong Sun Rise Trading for a free repair.
Units Affected
About 28,000
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.
Manufacturer
Hongkong Sun Rise Trading Ltd., of China
Manufactured In
China