Greenworks Tools Recalls Kobalt Yard Power Tools with USB-C Batteries Due to Fire Hazard

  • Risk of serious injury from fire hazard.
  • Company: Greenworks North America, LLC, dba Greenworks Tools
  • Outdoor Power Equipment
  • CPSC
  • July 9, 2026

Product details

  • Kobalt 24V and 48V Trimmers, Blowers, Mowers, Chainsaws and Pruning Saws with USB-C Batteries

Company announcement

This recall involves approximately 554,780 Kobalt 24V and 48V yard power tools with USB-C batteries.

The affected products include trimmers, blowers, mowers, chainsaws, and pruning saws.

Greenworks Tools has received 34 reports of the batteries producing smoke, sparking, or catching fire while inserted in the tool and charging with the USB-C port.

No injuries or property damage have been reported.

These products were sold nationwide at Lowe’s stores and online at Lowes.com from January 2026 through May 2026.

Risk:

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.

Impacted states: Nationwide

Products:

- Kobalt 24V 12” String Trimmer and 270CFM/100 MPH Blower Combo Kit with (1) 3.0Ah Battery

- Kobalt 48V (2x24V) 17” Deck Push Mower Kit with (2) 4.0Ah Batteries

- Kobalt 48V (2x24V) 21” Deck Push Mower Kit with (2) 5.0Ah Batteries

- Kobalt 48V (2x24V) 21” Deck Self-Propelled Mower Kit with (2) 6.0Ah Batteries

- Kobalt 48V (2x24V) 21” Deck Dual Blade Self-Propelled Mower Kit with (2) 8.0Ah Batteries

- Kobalt 48V (2x24V) Kobalt 14” Chainsaw Kit with (2) 4.0Ah Batteries

- Kobalt 24V 6” Pruning Saw Kit with (1) 3.0Ah Battery

- Kobalt 24V 270 CFM/100 MPH Blower Kit with (1) 3.0Ah Battery

- Kobalt 48V (2x24V) 600 CFM/150 MPH Blower Kit with (2) 4.0Ah Batteries

- Kobalt 48V (2x24V) Bristle Brush Kit with (2) 3.0Ah Batteries

- Kobalt 24V 12” 2-in-1 String Trimmer Kit with (1) 3.0Ah Battery

- Kobalt 48V (2x24V) 15” Attachment Capable String Trimmer Kit with (2) 3.0Ah Batteries

- Kobalt 24V Power Cleaner Kit with (1) 3.0Ah Battery

- Kobalt 24V 6.0Ah Battery 2-Pack

- Kobalt 24V 3.0Ah Battery 2-Pack

- Kobalt 24V 3.0Ah Battery

- Kobalt 48V (2x24) 15” Trimmer and 600 CFM Blower Combo Kit with (2) 4.0Ah Batteries

- Kobalt 48V (2x24V) 14” Chainsaw (Tool Only)

- Kobalt 48V (2x24V) 600 CFM/150 MPH Blower (Tool Only)

- Kobalt 48V (2x24V) 15” Attachment Capable String Trimmer (Tool Only)

Contact

For more information, call 888-266-7096 or email recalls@greenworkstools.com.

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