Products Liability Law Daily Wrap Up, CPSC NEWS—TOOLS AND HARDWARE—Greenworks recalls nearly 555,000 Kobalt power tools with USB-C batteries, (Jul 9, 2026)
Organizations Mentioned:Greenworks North America, LLC, dba Greenworks Tools
By WK Editorial Staff
The company has received 34 reports of the batteries smoking, sparking, or catching fire.
Greenworks Tools has recalled about 554,780 Kobalt-branded 24V and 48V yard power tools with USB-C batteries because charging the batteries through the USB-C port while they are inserted in the tool can cause a short circuit, creating a fire hazard that poses a risk of serious injury (CPSC Recall Notice, No. 26-611 (July 9, 2026)).
Incidents and injuries. Greenworks said it has received 34 reports of the recalled batteries producing smoke, sparking, or catching fire while inserted in the tool and being charged through the USB-C port. No injuries or property damage have been reported.
Product description. This recall involves Kobalt yard power tools, including trimmers, blowers, mowers, chainsaws, and pruning saws that use 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. A complete list of recalled items is available on CPSC’s website.
The recalled products were sold at Lowe’s stores nationwide and online at Lowes.com from January 2026 through May 2026 for between $20 and $482. They were imported by Greenworks North America LLC, doing business as Greenworks Tools, of Mooresville, North Carolina, and were manufactured in China and Vietnam.
Remedy. Consumers are being instructed to immediately stop charging the batteries through the USB-C port while the batteries are inserted in the tools. Greenworks is offering free replacement batteries that do not have USB-C charging ports. Consumers who register for the recall will also receive a charger adapter, warning label, updated product manual, and a prepaid shipping label with instructions for returning the recalled batteries.
Customer contact. For more information, customers may contact Greenworks Tools toll-free at 888-266-7096 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday; by email at recalls@greenworkstools.com; or online at www.greenworkstools.com/pages/product-recall-information or www.greenworkstools.com/ and click on “Recalls & Important Safety Notices” at the bottom of the page.
Companies: Greenworks North America, LLC, dba Greenworks Tools
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