Greenworks Tools Recalls 24V and 48V Kobalt Yard Power Tools with USB-C Batteries Due to Risk of Serious Injury from Fire Hazard
What was recalled
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 (1) 3.0Ah Battery Tool: KMCS 2024-06 Battery: KB 324-06 Kobalt 24V 270 CFM/100 MPH Blower Kit with (1) 3.0Ah Battery Tool: KHB 324-06 Battery: KB 324-06 Kobalt 48V (2x24V) 600 CFM/150 MPH Blower Kit with (2) 4.0Ah Batteries Tool: KHB 4248-06 Battery: KB 424-06 Kobalt 48V (2x24V) Bristle Brush Kit with (2) 3.0Ah Batteries Tool: KABK 3265-06 Battery: KB 324-06 Kobalt 24V 12" 2-in-1 String Trimmer Kit with (1) 3.0Ah Battery Tool: KST 2024-06 Battery: KB 324-06 Kobalt 48V (2x24V) 15" Attachment Capable String Trimmer Kit with (2) 3.0Ah Batteries Tool: KMS 3248-06 Battery: KB 324-06 Kobalt 24V Power Cleaner Kit with (1) 3.0Ah Battery Tool: KPC 3024-06 Battery: KB 324-06 Kobalt 24V 6.0Ah Battery 2-Pack Kit: KB 624D-06 Battery: KB 624-06 Kobalt 24V 3.0Ah Battery 2-Pack Kit: KB 324D-06 Battery: KB 324-06 Kobalt 24V 3.0Ah Battery KB 324-06 Kobalt 48V (2x24) 15" Trimmer and 600 CFM Blower Combo Kit with (2) 4.0Ah Batteries Kit: KOC 4248-06 Blower: KHB 6048-06 Trimmer: KMS 1524-06 Battery: KB 424-06 Kobalt 48V (2x24V) 14" Chainsaw (Tool Only) KCS 1448-06 Kobalt 48V (2x24V) 600 CFM/150 MPH Blower (Tool Only) KHB 6048-06 Kobalt 48V (2x24V) 15" Attachment Capable String Trimmer (Tool Only) KMS 1524-06 Kobalt 48V (2x24V) 15" Attachment Capable String Trimmer (Tool Only) KMS 1524-06 s.
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.
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.
Made in
China, Vietnam
Where it was sold
- Lowe's stores nationwide and online at Lowes.com from January 2026 through May 2026 for between $20 and $482.
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