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Cliffh

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Kobalt tools recall
« on: November 10, 2020, 06:43:49 PM »
I received a letter today (dated 9/28/2020) from HongKong Sun Rise Trading LTD.  Seems as if they're the manufacturer of some (all?) electric Kobalt tools, and they've found a problem with the trigger switch on the cordless pole saw I bought.

Looking at their recall list, it's not the only problem they have with their products.  https://www.greenworkstools.com/important-safety-notices

I should have known it was made in China, since most products sold in the US seem to be now-a-days.   [barf]
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Re: Kobalt tools recall
« Reply #1 on: November 10, 2020, 07:11:38 PM »
Yeah, that's why I buy most of my tools from Harbor Freight.  It's probable that most American-branded tools are made in the same factories, so why pay the mark-up?
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Re: Kobalt tools recall
« Reply #2 on: November 10, 2020, 07:24:26 PM »
I am trying to give up on china freight. Some good stuff, but don’t care for the country.

Just have to look around for US tools, still out there.
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Re: Kobalt tools recall
« Reply #3 on: November 10, 2020, 07:42:09 PM »
I recently bought a set of stainless steel tweezers at Harbor Fright that were made in India. Pretty decent set of tweezers.
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Re: Kobalt tools recall
« Reply #4 on: November 10, 2020, 08:19:07 PM »
I've got a set of HF wrenches I bought back in the early 80's, made in India.  Used them to wrench on quite a few race & street cars - they've never let me down.
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Re: Kobalt tools recall
« Reply #5 on: November 11, 2020, 01:25:11 PM »
I have no problem buying Kobalt hand tools, but I've passed on their powered stuff.
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Re: Kobalt tools recall
« Reply #6 on: November 11, 2020, 02:15:23 PM »
Quote from: Mike Irwin on November 11, 2020, 01:25:11 PM
I have no problem buying Kobalt hand tools, but I've passed on their powered stuff.

My Kobalt hand tools have been fine. The only thing Kobalt that has failed me is a welding helmet. Of course it was the most expensive Kobalt item I owned.
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Re: Kobalt tools recall
« Reply #7 on: November 13, 2020, 10:00:18 AM »
How does a welding helmet fail?

Auto darkening glass not auto darken? Straps?
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Re: Kobalt tools recall
« Reply #8 on: November 13, 2020, 10:36:30 AM »
Quote from: Mike Irwin on November 13, 2020, 10:00:18 AM
How does a welding helmet fail?

Auto-darkening circuitry crapped out.
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Re: Kobalt tools recall
« Reply #9 on: November 13, 2020, 10:43:13 AM »
The day after the warranty ran out?  :rofl:

And besides... REAL men just squint!
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Re: Kobalt tools recall
« Reply #10 on: November 13, 2020, 10:45:05 AM »
Quote from: Mike Irwin on November 13, 2020, 10:43:13 AM
The day after the warranty ran out?  :rofl:

And besides... REAL men just squint!

Actually not much after the expiration date.  :mad:

Believe me, I was squinting like crazy when I first discovered it was busted.  :laugh:
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Re: Kobalt tools recall
« Reply #11 on: November 13, 2020, 07:38:25 PM »
And I just received another letter from HKSRT.  This one is for the chainsaw - same problem, it might not shut off when the trigger is released.

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