About 28,000 Kobalt and Greenworks brand 40-volt cordless electric lawn mowers are being recalled because a circuit board can short circuit and catch fire. There have been 12 reports of incidents involving these mowers, including five reported fires, though no injuries have been reported. The recalled blue and black Kobalt mowers and green and black Greenworks mowers were sold at Lowe's, Amazon.com, and other retailers nationwide from May 2014 through July 2016 for approximately $350. Consumers should immediately stop using these mowers and remove the battery to prevent a fire.
The mower's internal circuit board can short circuit, which causes the unit to overheat and catch fire during use or storage. This poses a significant fire hazard to users and their property, as evidenced by five reported fires.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled lawn mowers, remove the battery and contact Hongkong Sun Rise Trading for a free repair.
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
If you or a family member were harmed by this recalled product, you may have legal rights. Consider consulting a consumer protection attorney to understand your options for compensation.
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Sources: CPSC Notice · Raw API Response