If you bought a Kobalt battery trimmer, blower, mower, or chainsaw at Lowe's this year, check the battery for a USB-C port: 34 of them have smoked, sparked, or caught fire, and Greenworks is shipping free replacement batteries — no receipt needed.
What Was Recalled?
Greenworks Tools recalled about 554,780 Kobalt 24V and 48V (2x24V) yard power tools on July 9, 2026, working with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The recall covers string trimmers, blowers, mowers, chainsaws, and pruning saws sold with 24V Kobalt-branded lithium-ion batteries that have a USB-C charging port, in capacities from 3.0Ah to 8.0Ah. Kobalt is Lowe's house brand; the recalled tools were sold at Lowe's stores nationwide and on Lowes.com from January 2026 through May 2026 for roughly $20 to $482.The problem: charging the battery through its USB-C port while the battery is inserted in the tool can short-circuit it, creating a fire hazard. Greenworks has received 34 reports of batteries smoking, sparking, or catching fire while charging that way. No injuries or property damage have been reported.
Which Tools and Batteries Are Included?
The recall covers Kobalt 24V and 48V yard tools sold with the USB-C-port batteries, including combo kits such as the 24V 12" string trimmer (KST 1224-06) with 270CFM blower (KHB 2524-06) and 3.0Ah battery (KB 324-06), the 48V 17" push mower (KM 4224A-06) with 4.0Ah batteries (KB 424-06), the 48V 21" push mower (KM 5224A-06) with 5.0Ah batteries (KB 524-06), and the 24V 6.0Ah battery 2-pack (KB 624-06).The distinguishing feature is the battery: recalled 24V Kobalt lithium-ion batteries have a USB-C charging port on the battery itself. Check the complete model-number table on the official CPSC recall notice to confirm whether your tool and battery are included.
What Should You Do?
Immediately stop charging the battery through its USB-C port while the battery is inserted in a tool. Then register your recalled product on the official Greenworks recall page. Once registered, Greenworks will send a free replacement kit: batteries without the USB-C port, a charger adapter, a warning label to put on your tool, an updated product manual, and a pre-paid shipping label with instructions for sending back the recalled batteries.No receipt or proof of purchase is required to register. Lowe's had already pulled the affected kits from shelves before the formal recall was announced.
Is There a Lawsuit?
No class action related to this recall has been filed as of publication. Battery-fire recalls of this size sometimes draw consumer lawsuits later — particularly where buyers claim out-of-pocket losses a free-replacement remedy doesn't cover — and we will update this page if litigation emerges.Frequently Asked Questions
Which Kobalt tools are included in the 2026 recall?
The recall covers about 554,780 Kobalt 24V and 48V (2x24V) yard power tools — string trimmers, blowers, mowers, chainsaws, and pruning saws — sold with 24V Kobalt lithium-ion batteries that have a USB-C charging port (3.0Ah through 8.0Ah), sold at Lowe's stores and Lowes.com from January 2026 through May 2026 for about $20 to $482. Check the official CPSC recall notice for the complete model-number list.
What is the hazard with the recalled Kobalt batteries?
Charging the lithium-ion battery through its USB-C port while the battery is inserted in the tool can short-circuit the battery, posing a fire hazard. Greenworks has received 34 reports of batteries smoking, sparking, or catching fire; no injuries or property damage have been reported. Stop charging via USB-C while the battery is in the tool immediately.
What do I get from the Kobalt battery recall?
A free replacement battery kit: replacement batteries without the USB-C port, a charger adapter, a warning label for your tool, an updated manual, and a pre-paid shipping label to return the recalled batteries. Register on the official Greenworks recall page to receive it.
Do I need a receipt for the Kobalt recall?
No receipt is required. You register your recalled product on the official Greenworks recall page and return the recalled batteries using the pre-paid shipping label included with your replacement kit.
Can I keep using my Kobalt tool while I wait for replacement batteries?
The recall instructs consumers to immediately stop charging the battery through the USB-C port while it is inserted in the tool. Follow the instructions on the official CPSC recall notice and the Greenworks recall page for safe handling until your replacement kit arrives.
Sources
• CPSC — Greenworks Tools Recalls 24V and 48V Kobalt Yard Power Tools (July 9, 2026)• Greenworks — Official Kobalt recall registration page
• ABC27 — 500,000 power tools sold nationwide at Lowe's recalled (July 9, 2026)
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