I just registered my 40v 12" chainsaw & 40v 8" pole saw at the Kobalt recall center.
The lady said they'd just send out a new body for each saw, & all I'd have to do is swap my bar & chain over to the new units.
Haven't had any problem with either saw. Used the chainsaw some yesterday. Worked great.
Noticed that Lowes no longer sells a Kobalt 40v 12" chainsaw. I suppose they've replaced it with the 14" brushless model. I thought about buying one, without a batt. But, they're $150 + tax. And, they don't have a brake.
I'm doing a LOT of research on cordless chainsaws. Watching videos & reading reviews, by pros & owners.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fnFfaoFRrUE
Wanna get something with a bit more power than my 12". I'll save the 18" Kobalt for big stuff, & let TJ use the 12". Need a medium power model for stuff up to maybe 12" or so.
So far, the cheapest one I'm considering is the WEN 16". With batt/charger, it's about $160 + Tax.
https://www.amazon.com/WEN-40417-Lit.../dp/B0711Z1VSX
The most expensive one I'm considering is an Echo 58v.
https://www.acmetools.com/shop/tools...UaAteOEALw_wcB
Really looking close at the EGO CS1401. Have read that the EGO batts are supposed to be better than most others. Don't know.
https://www.acmetools.com/shop/tools/ego-cs1401