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Recalled Kobalt yard power tools -
Recalled Kobalt yard power tools -
Recalled Kobalt yard power tools -
Recalled USB-C Batteries -
Location of USB-C charging port
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.
About 554,780
Greenworks Tools toll-free at 888-266-7096 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday, 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 for more information.
Recall Details
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 324-06 |
| 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 |
Consumers should stop charging the batteries with the USB-C port while the batteries are inserted in the yard power tools immediately and contact Greenworks Tools to receive a free replacement battery. Consumers will be asked to complete the registration form at https://www.greenworkstools.com/pages/kobalt-product-recall to receive replacement batteries without the USB-C port, a charger adapter, a warning label to affix on the yard power tool, an updated product manual and a pre-paid shipping label along with instructions for returning the recalled batteries.
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.
Greenworks North America, LLC, dba Greenworks Tools, of Mooresville, North Carolina
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