For our outdoor themed June/July 2018 issue, we’ve pulled together a two-page list of related product failures, including this item:
Kobalt and Greenworks 80-volt 18” Cordless Electric Chainsaws
Models affected: Kobalt KCS 180B-06; Greenworks Pro GCS80450 and GCS80421
Potential Problem: A brake guard can fail in a kickback situation, allowing the chain to continue spinning.
Sold: Around 900 of the Kobalt and 1,200 Greenworks Pro models were sold between September 2016 and October 2017.
Contact: Greenworks Tools, 888-266-7096; GreenworksTools.com