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 26611. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
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, in the words of CPSC
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.
CPSC recall 26611 has the recall date 9 Jul 2026. The notice names the firm Greenworks North America, LLC, dba Greenworks Tools. The recall has about 554,780 units. The median CPSC recall of 2026 has 4,008 units. This register puts the recall under the hazard Fire.
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| 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. |
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| Units | 554,780 |
| Remedy options | Replace |
| Description | This recall involves Kobalt yard power tools, including trimmers, blowers, mowers, chainsaws and pruning saws that use 24V Kobalt-branded batteries with a USB-C charging port. The batteries with a USB-C charging port come in 3.0Ah, 4.0Ah, 5.0Ah, 6.0Ah, and 8.0Ah. The 6.0Ah and 3.0Ah batteries were also sold separately from the tool. Only products with the USB-C batteries are included in the recall. Product Description Model Number Kobalt 24V 12" String Trimmer and 270CFM/100 MPH Blower Combo Kit with (1) 3.0Ah Battery Kit: KOC 1024-06 Blower: KHB 2524-06 Trimmer: KST 1224-06 Battery: KB 424-06 Kobalt 48V (2x24V) 17" Deck Push Mower Kit with (2) 4.0Ah Batteries Tool: KM 4224A-06 Battery: KB 424-06 Kobalt 48V (2x24V) 21" Deck Push Mower Kit with (2) 5.0Ah Batteries Tool: KM 5224A-06 Battery: KB 524-06 Kobalt 48V (2x24V) 21" Deck Self-Propelled Mower Kit with (2) 6.0Ah Batteries Tool: KMS 6224A-06 Battery: KB 624-06 Kobalt 48V (2x24V) 21" Deck Dual Blade Self-Propelled Mower Kit with (2) 8.0Ah Batteries Tool: KMSD 8224A-06 Battery: KXB 824-06 Kobalt 48V (2x24V) Kobalt 14" Chainsaw Kit with (2) 4.0Ah Batteries Tool: KCS 4224-06 Battery: KB 424-06 Kobalt 24V 6" Pruning Saw Kit with… |
| Product | Kobalt 24V and 48V Trimmers, Blowers, Mowers, Chainsaws and Pruning Saws with USB-C Batteries, About 554,780 |
| Sold at | Lowe's stores nationwide and online at Lowes.com from January 2026 through May 2026 for between $20 and $482. |
| Importer | Greenworks North America, LLC, dba Greenworks Tools, of Mooresville, North Carolina |
| Made in | China, Vietnam |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 554,780Median of 2026: 4,008
- CPSC recalls of 2026
- 459
- Recalls of 2026 with one of the same hazards
- 16%
- Recalls on the register that name Greenworks North America, LLC, dba Greenworks Tools
- 1
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 26611. https://recallregister.com/product/10859-greenworks-tools-recalls-24v-and-48v-kobalt-yard-power-tools-with-usb/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
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- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
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- Data retrieved
- 1 Oct 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 26611 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
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.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Lowe's stores nationwide and online at Lowes.com from January 2026 through May 2026 for between $20 and $482.
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 26611?
- CPSC lists 1 remedy option:
Replace
- How many units are in CPSC recall 26611?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 554,780