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Fire / OverheatingMay 26, 2017CPSC #17168

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

Product
Lawn & Garden
Units affected
28,000
Remedy
repair

What was recalled

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. Brand Product Colors Model Number Item Number Date Codes Kobalt 40-volt max cordless dual-blade push lawn mower Blue and black KM2040X-06 506586 04/14/14 to 05/14/15 Greenworks G-MAX 40-volt twin force cordless electric push lawn mower Green and black 25302 N/A 04/10/14 to 07/17/15

Hazard

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

Injuries

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

Made in

China

Where it was sold

  • 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.

Photos

Kobalt 40-Volt max dual blade lawn mowerGreenworks G-MAX 40V twin force 20-inch cordless lawn mowerModel number, item number, serial number and date code location on Kobalt lawn mowerModel number, serial number and date code label on Greenworks lawn mower
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