CPSC Recall in 2017: Cordless Electric Lawn Mowers Recalled Due to Fire Hazard; Made by Hongkong Sun Rise Trading

Updated on January 18, 2026.

See the recall details below. You can also see similar information for other consumer product recalls in 2017.

Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 17-168

Date: May 26, 2017

Product Name: Cordless electric lawn mowers

Recall 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 Description:

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

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Repair

Units: About 28,000

Incidents:

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

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.

Manufactured In:

China