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Kobalt Recalls Yard Tools with USB-C Batteries Due to Fire Risk

Greenworks/Kobalt recalls yard power tools and batteries with USB-C ports due to fire hazard. Stop charging immediately. Get a free replacement.

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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.

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Greenworks Tools is recalling Kobalt-branded yard power tools and standalone batteries that feature a USB-C charging port. The hazard occurs when users charge the lithium-ion batteries through this USB-C port while they remain inserted in the tool, which can cause the battery to short-circuit. Although no injuries have been reported yet, the risk of fire is serious enough to require immediate action. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1003-kobalt-recalls-yard-tools-with-usb-c-batteries-due-to.

Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1003-kobalt-recalls-yard-tools-with-usb-c-batteries-due-to · Updated October 9, 2026 · Official notice: CPSC #10859

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“Kobalt Recalls Yard Tools with USB-C Batteries Due to Fire Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 9, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1003-kobalt-recalls-yard-tools-with-usb-c-batteries-due-to. Based on CPSC recall #10859 (https://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).

The Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on July 9, 2026, that Kobalt is recalling yard power tools with USB-C batteries due to a fire hazard. Consumers should stop charging the batteries while inserted in the tools and contact Greenworks Tools for a free replacement battery.

How to tell if you have it

Brand: Kobalt
Product: Kobalt Yard Power Tools with USB-C Batteries (24V and 48V)
Model Numbers: KOC 1024-06, KHB 2524-06, KST 1224-06, KB 424-06, KM 4224A-06, KB 424-06, KM 5224A-06, KB 524-06, KMS 6224A-06, KB 624-06, KMSD 8224A-06, KXB 824-06, KCS 4224-06, KB 424-06, KMCS 2024-06, KB 324-06, KHB 324-06, KB 324-06, KHB 4248-06, KB 424-06, KABK 3265-06, KB 324-06, KST 2024-06, KB 324-06, KMS 3248-06, KB 324-06, KPC 3024-06, KB 324-06, KB 624D-06, KB 624-06, KB 324D-06, KB 324-06, KOC 4248-06, KHB 6048-06, KMS 1524-06, KB 424-06, KCS 1448-06, KHB 6048-06, KMS 1524-06
Sold at: Lowe's stores nationwide and online at Lowes.com from January 2026 through May 2026

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.

The hazard

According to the CPSC, charging the lithium-ion batteries through the USB-C port while they are inserted in the yard power tools can cause the batteries to short-circuit, posing a risk of serious injury from fire hazard. 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.

Context

GovInfoNow's records show other recent recalls of similar products include Belkin Power Banks & Charging Stands Recall (2025-11-13), Tesla Powerwall 2 (2025-11-13), and HTRC and Haisito T400 Battery Chargers Recalled for Fire Risk of Serious Injury (2026-04-02).

How to tell if you have this one

Check if your Kobalt battery has a USB-C charging port. Affected products include specific models like the Kobalt 24V 12" String Trimmer (Tool: KST 1224-06, Battery: KB 424-06), Kobalt 48V Push Mowers (Tools: KM 4224A-06, KM 5224A-06, etc.), and standalone batteries like KB 324-06, KB 424-06, KB 524-06, KB 624-06, and KXB 824-06. Verify if your item was sold at Lowe's or Lowes.com from January 2026 through May 2026.

Brand
Kobalt
Product
Kobalt 24V and 48V Trimmers, Blowers, Mowers, Chainsaws and Pruning Saws with USB-C Batteries
Category
Consumer product

Based on the official CPSC remedy

What to do — step by step

Stop Charging Immediately
Do not charge the batteries using the USB-C port while they are inserted in any yard power tool.
Request Free Replacement
Contact Greenworks Tools to receive a free replacement battery without the USB-C port, along with a charger adapter, warning label, updated manual, and prepaid shipping label.
Complete Registration Form
Fill out the registration form at https://www.greenworkstools.com/pages/kobalt-product-recall to process your replacement request.

Official remedy

What CPSC says to do

Where it went

Where it was sold

Sold nationwide.

CPSC “Sold at”: “Lowe's stores nationwide and online at Lowes.com from January 2026 through May 2026 for between $20 and $482.”

Sold nationwide.

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Questions people ask

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Has anyone been injured by this recall?

According to the record, no injuries or property damage have been reported yet, despite 34 reports of batteries producing smoke, sparking, or catching fire.

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Subject: Recall 10859 — Kobalt Recalls Yard Tools with USB-C Batteries Due to Fire Risk

Hello,

I own a Kobalt Recalls Yard Tools with USB-C Batteries Due to Fire Risk that is covered by recall 10859 from Kobalt.

The official recall notice states: 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.

I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this?

Thank you.

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Official source: CPSC Recall #10859 (July 9, 2026)
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