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Greenworks Instruments is recalling about 554,780 Kobalt-branded yard energy instruments and lithium-ion batteries after dozens of experiences of batteries smoking, sparking or catching hearth whereas charging, in keeping with the U.S. Shopper Product Security Fee.
The voluntary recall covers choose Kobalt 24V and 48V outside energy gear bought with USB-C rechargeable batteries, together with string trimmers, leaf blowers, garden mowers, chainsaws, pruning saws, energy cleaners and different instruments.
The CPSC stated charging the lithium-ion batteries via the USB-C port whereas the batteries stay inserted within the device could cause the battery to short-circuit, creating a fireplace hazard that poses a danger of significant damage.
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Kobalt string trimmers, chainsaws and energy cleaners are among the many yard instruments included in Greenworks’ recall of merchandise bought with sure USB-C rechargeable lithium-ion batteries. (CPSC / Unknown)
Greenworks has acquired 34 experiences of recalled batteries producing smoke, sparking or catching hearth whereas they had been inserted in a device and charging via the USB-C port. No accidents or property injury have been reported.
The recalled merchandise had been bought at Lowe’s shops nationwide and on-line at Lowes.com between January 2026 and Might 2026. Costs ranged from about $20 for standalone batteries to $482 for full device kits.
Solely Kobalt merchandise outfitted with the recalled USB-C batteries are included within the recall. The affected batteries had been bought in 3.0Ah, 4.0Ah, 5.0Ah, 6.0Ah and eight.0Ah capacities. Sure 3.0Ah and 6.0Ah batteries had been additionally bought individually.
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Sure Kobalt leaf blowers, pruning saws and attachment-capable string trimmers bought with recalled USB-C batteries are being recalled as a result of the batteries can short-circuit and pose a fireplace hazard whereas charging. (U.S. Shopper Product Security Fee / Unknown)
Customers ought to instantly cease charging the batteries via the USB-C port whereas the batteries are inserted within the device and get in touch with Greenworks for a free substitute battery.
As a part of the treatment, Greenworks will present substitute batteries with out the USB-C charging port, a charger adapter, an up to date product guide, a warning label for the device and a pay as you go transport label to return the recalled battery.
Choose Kobalt garden mowers and leaf blowers bought with USB-C rechargeable lithium-ion batteries are included in Greenworks’ recall affecting greater than 550,000 merchandise. (U.S. Shopper Product Security Fee / Unknown)
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Customers can register for a substitute by visiting Greenworks’ recall web page or contacting the corporate at 888-266-7096 or remembers@greenworkstools.com.
The recalled merchandise had been manufactured in China and Vietnam and imported by Greenworks North America LLC, doing enterprise as Greenworks Instruments, of Mooresville, North Carolina.
