Greenworks Tools Recalls 24V and 48V Kobalt Yard Power Tools with USB-C Batteries Due to Risk of Serious Injury from Fire Hazard
For Greenworks Tools Recalls 24V and 48V Kobalt Yard Power Tools with USB-C Batteries Due to Risk of Serious Injury from Fire Hazard, cpsc recall number is 26-611; product is Kobalt 24V and 48V Trimmers, Blowers, Mowers, Chainsaws and Pruning Saws with USB-C Batteries; recall date is July 09, 2026; hazard is Charging the lithium-ion batteries through the USB-C port while the batteries are inserted in the yard power tools can cause the batteries to short-circuit, posing a risk of serious injury from fire hazard; remedy type is Replace, verified against its source on 2026-09-01.
- CPSC recall number
- 26-611 verified
- Recall
- Greenworks Tools Recalls 24V and 48V Kobalt Yard Power Tools with USB-C Batteries Due to Risk of Serious Injury from Fire Hazard verified
- Product
- Kobalt 24V and 48V Trimmers, Blowers, Mowers, Chainsaws and Pruning Saws with USB-C Batteries verified
- Recall date
- July 09, 2026 verified
- Hazard
- Charging the lithium-ion batteries through the USB-C port while the batteries are inserted in the yard power tools can cause the batteries to short-circuit, posing a risk of serious injury from fire hazard. verified
- Remedy type
- Replace verified
- What to do
- Consumers should stop charging the batteries with the USB-C port while the batteries are inserted in the yard power tools immediately and contact Greenworks Tools to receive a free replacement battery. Consumers will be asked to complete the registration form at https://www.greenworkstools.com/pages/kobalt-product-recall to receive replacement batteries without the USB-C port, a charger adapter, a warning label to affix on the yard power tool, an updated product manual and a pre-paid shipping label along with instructions for returning the recalled batteries. verified
- Units affected
- About 554,780 verified
- Incidents and injuries
- The firm has received 34 reports of the batteries producing smoke, sparking or catching fire while the batteries are inserted in the tool and charging with the USB-C port. No injuries or property damage have been reported. verified
- Recalling firm
- Greenworks North America, LLC, dba Greenworks Tools, of Mooresville, North Carolina verified
- Manufactured in
- China and Vietnam verified
- Sold at
- Lowe’s stores nationwide and online at Lowes.com from January 2026 through May 2026 for between $20 and $482. verified
What the source says
Name of Product: Kobalt 24V and 48V Trimmers, Blowers, Mowers, Chainsaws and Pruning Saws with USB-C Batteries Hazard: Charging the lithium-ion batteries through the USB-C port while the batteries are inserted in the yard power tools can cause the batteries to short-circuit, posing a risk of serious injury from fire hazard. Remedy: Replace Recall Date: July 09, 2026 Units: About 554,780
— cpsc.gov, retrieved 2026-09-01
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CPSC recall number
Recall number: 26-611
Recall
Greenworks Tools Recalls 24V and 48V Kobalt Yard Power Tools with USB-C Batteries Due to Risk of Serious Injury from Fire Hazard
Product
Name of Product: Kobalt 24V and 48V Trimmers, Blowers, Mowers, Chainsaws and Pruning Saws with USB-C Batteries
Recall date
Recall Date: July 09, 2026
Hazard
Hazard: Charging the lithium-ion batteries through the USB-C port while the batteries are inserted in the yard power tools can cause the batteries to short-circuit, posing a risk of serious injury from fire hazard.
Remedy type
Remedy: Replace
What to do
Remedy: Consumers should stop charging the batteries with the USB-C port while the batteries are inserted in the yard power tools immediately and contact Greenworks Tools to receive a free replacement battery. Consumers will be asked to complete the registration form at https://www.greenworkstools.com/pages/kobalt-product-recall to receive replacement batteries without the USB-C port, a charger adapter, a warning label to affix on the yard power tool, an updated product manual and a pre-paid shipping label along with instructions for returning the recalled batteries.
Units affected
Units: About 554,780
Incidents and injuries
Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received 34 reports of the batteries producing smoke, sparking or catching fire while the batteries are inserted in the tool and charging with the USB-C port. No injuries or property damage have been reported.
Recalling firm
Importer(s): Greenworks North America, LLC, dba Greenworks Tools, of Mooresville, North Carolina
Manufactured in
Manufactured In: China and Vietnam
Sold at
Sold At: Lowe’s stores nationwide and online at Lowes.com from January 2026 through May 2026 for between $20 and $482.
— all from cpsc.gov, retrieved 2026-09-01
Sources
- cpsc.govhttps://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/Greenworks-Tools-Recalls-24V-and-48V-Kobalt-Yard-Power-Tools-with-USB-C-Batteries-Due-to-Risk-of-Serious-Injury-from-Fire-Hazard
- saferproducts.govhttps://www.saferproducts.gov/RestWebServices/Recall?RecallDateStart=2026-01-01&format=json