What is being recalled?
MOORESVILLE, N.C., July 11 (Nationwide Times) — The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said Greenworks North America LLC is recalling about 554,780 Kobalt 24V and 48V yard power tools sold at Lowe’s because certain USB-C rechargeable lithium-ion batteries can overheat and short-circuit while they are being charged in the tool. The agency said the problem creates a fire hazard.
The recall covers tools sold nationwide from January 2026 through May 2026, including string trimmers, leaf blowers, lawn mowers, chainsaws, pruning saws, power cleaners and bristle brush kits. The affected batteries came in 3.0Ah, 4.0Ah, 5.0Ah, 6.0Ah and 8.0Ah sizes and have a USB-C charging port.
Why is this a safety issue?
According to the CPSC, the hazard happens when the battery is charged through the USB-C port while it is still inserted in the yard tool. In that setup, the battery can short-circuit. Greenworks Tools said it had received 34 reports of batteries smoking, sparking or catching fire. No injuries or property damage had been reported in the CPSC notice.
Which products are affected?
The recalled products carry the Kobalt brand and were sold at Lowe’s stores and on Lowes.com. The CPSC said the imported products were manufactured in China and Vietnam and brought into the U.S. by Greenworks North America LLC, which does business as Greenworks Tools and is based in Mooresville, North Carolina.
What should owners do now?
The CPSC said consumers should stop charging the recalled batteries through the USB-C port while the batteries are inserted in the tools. Greenworks Tools is offering a free replacement battery without a USB-C port, along with a charger adapter, an updated product manual, a warning label and a prepaid shipping label so customers can return the recalled battery.
The recall number is 26-611.
What this means for owners
For people who bought one of these Kobalt yard tools, the key point is simple: do not use the USB-C charging method described in the recall notice until the replacement parts arrive. Owners should check the battery and tool model against the CPSC notice and follow the company’s replacement instructions.