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CPSC recall · Reported May 26, 2017

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

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

Recall #
17168
Affected scope
About 28,000
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Hongkong Sun Rise Trading Ltd., of China recalled This recall involves Kobalt and Greenworks brands of cordless electric walk-behind lawn m….

Cordless Electric Lawn Mowers Recalled Due to Fire Hazard; Made by Hongkong Sun Rise Trad… was recalled by Hongkong Sun Rise Trading Ltd., of China in May 26, 2017. Reason: 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 …. Verify recall #17168 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Hongkong Sun Rise Trading Ltd., of China issued this CPSC recall-The circuit board in the lawn mower can short circuit and catch fire, posing a fire hazard to users..

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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #17168 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.

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Product 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. 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

Reason for recall

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

Remedy, what to do

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

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class Not classified by agency
Status Active
Recall number 17168
Date reported May 26, 2017
Date initiated May 26, 2017
Recalling firm Hongkong Sun Rise Trading Ltd., of China
Affected scope About 28,000
Distribution Not disclosed
Official source CPSC notice →

Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

What to do with this recall

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

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  • Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next

This page summarizes the official CPSC record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product 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. Recalled by Hongkong Sun Rise Trading Ltd., of China. Units affected: About 28,000.
Why was this product recalled? ▼
The circuit board in the lawn mower can short circuit and catch fire, posing a fire hazard to users.
What should consumers do? ▼
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled lawn mowers, remove the battery and contact Hongkong Sun Rise Trading for a free repair.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the CPSC on May 26, 2017. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 17168.
How do I report an injury from a recalled product? ▼
Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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