On July 9, 2026 , The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) issued a warning to consumers to immediately cease using the yard tools.
According to the CPSC, charging the lithium-ion batteries through the USB-C port while the batteries are inserted in the tools can cause the batteries to short-circuit, posing a risk of serious injury from fire hazard.
There are currently 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.
Are the Kobalt Yard Tools Recalled?
Yes, Greenworks North America, LLC, dba Greenworks Tools, of Mooresville, North Carolina announced a product safety recall.
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 including:
- 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 (2×24) 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)
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.
The yard tools were sold in Lowe’s stores nationwide and online at Lowes.com from January 2026 through May 2026 for between $20 and $482.
Related Content: Other Recent Yard Tool Lawsuits and Recalls.
The lawyers at Johnson//Becker are currently representing a number of consumers who were injured by defective products. Below is a list of other potentially dangerous yard tools.
- RYOBI Hedge Trimmer – June 12, 2025
- Milwaukee Chainsaw – Oct. 30, 2025
- STIHL BR 800 Backpack Leaf Blower – Nov. 6, 2025
- Generac and DR Power Electric Start Pressure Washers – May 14, 2026
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