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24V and 48V Kobalt Yard Power Tools with USB-C Batteries

Kobalt 24V and 48V yard power tools with USB-C batteries can short-circuit, posing a risk of serious injury from fire.

Summary by Recall Canary from the CPSC notice

What happened

Greenworks North America, LLC, dba Greenworks Tools, is recalling Kobalt 24V and 48V yard power tools, including trimmers, blowers, mowers, chainsaws and pruning saws that use Kobalt-branded batteries with a USB-C charging port.

Charging the lithium-ion batteries through the USB-C port while the batteries are inserted in the tools can cause the batteries to short-circuit, posing a risk of serious injury from fire hazard. 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.

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. 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. The products were made in China and imported by Greenworks North America, LLC, of Mooresville, North Carolina.

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.

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What to do

If yours is listed below:

  1. Stop charging the batteries with the USB-C port while the batteries are inserted in the yard power tools immediately.
  2. Contact Greenworks Tools to receive a free replacement battery.
  3. You will be asked to complete the registration form at www.greenworkstools.com/pages/kobalt-product-recall (opens in a new tab) 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.

What you get Replacement

Call the company 888-266-7096

Full text from CPSC

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 www.greenworkstools.com/pages/kobalt-product-recall (opens in a new tab) 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.

Is yours affected?

Compare these details with your product, then check the CPSC notice for which ones are recalled.

  1. Kobalt 24V and 48V Trimmers, Blowers, Mowers, Chainsaws and Pruning Saws with USB-C Batteries

    Made in
    China
    Codes
    Not listed here. See the CPSC notice.

  2. Kobalt 24V 12” String Trimmer and 270CFM/100 MPH Blower Combo Kit with (1) 3.0Ah Battery

    Model number
    Kit: KOC 1024-06 Blower: KHB 2524-06 Trimmer: KST 1224-06 Battery: KB 324-06

  3. Kobalt 48V (2x24V) 17” Deck Push Mower Kit with (2) 4.0Ah Batteries

    Model number
    Tool: KM 4224A-06 Battery: KB 424-06

  4. Kobalt 48V (2x24V) 21” Deck Push Mower Kit with (2) 5.0Ah Batteries

    Model number
    Tool: KM 5224A-06 Battery: KB 524-06

  5. Kobalt 48V (2x24V) 21” Deck Self-Propelled Mower Kit with (2) 6.0Ah Batteries

    Model number
    Tool: KMS 6224A-06 Battery: KB 624-06

  6. Kobalt 48V (2x24V) 21” Deck Dual Blade Self-Propelled Mower Kit with (2) 8.0Ah Batteries

    Model number
    Tool: KMSD 8224A-06 Battery: KXB 824-06

  7. Kobalt 48V (2x24V) Kobalt 14” Chainsaw Kit with (2) 4.0Ah Batteries

    Model number
    Tool: KCS 4224-06 Battery: KB 424-06

  8. Kobalt 24V 6” Pruning Saw Kit with (1) 3.0Ah Battery

    Model number
    Tool: KMCS 2024-06 Battery: KB 324-06

  9. Kobalt 24V 270 CFM/100 MPH Blower Kit with (1) 3.0Ah Battery

    Model number
    Tool: KHB 324-06 Battery: KB 324-06

  10. Kobalt 48V (2x24V) 600 CFM/150 MPH Blower Kit with (2) 4.0Ah Batteries

    Model number
    Tool: KHB 4248-06 Battery: KB 424-06
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  1. Kobalt 48V (2x24V) Bristle Brush Kit with (2) 3.0Ah Batteries

    Model number
    Tool: KABK 3265-06 Battery: KB 324-06

  2. Kobalt 24V 12” 2-in-1 String Trimmer Kit with (1) 3.0Ah Battery

    Model number
    Tool: KST 2024-06 Battery: KB 324-06

  3. Kobalt 48V (2x24V) 15” Attachment Capable String Trimmer Kit with (2) 3.0Ah Batteries

    Model number
    Tool: KMS 3248-06 Battery: KB 324-06

  4. Kobalt 24V Power Cleaner Kit with (1) 3.0Ah Battery

    Model number
    Tool: KPC 3024-06 Battery: KB 324-06

  5. Kobalt 24V 6.0Ah Battery 2-Pack

    Model number
    Kit: KB 624D-06 Battery: KB 624-06

  6. Kobalt 24V 3.0Ah Battery 2-Pack

    Model number
    Kit: KB 324D-06 Battery: KB 324-06

  7. Kobalt 24V 3.0Ah Battery

    Model number
    KB 324-06

  8. Kobalt 48V (2x24) 15” Trimmer and 600 CFM Blower Combo Kit with (2) 4.0Ah Batteries

    Model number
    Kit: KOC 4248-06 Blower: KHB 6048-06 Trimmer: KMS 1524-06 Battery: KB 424-06

  9. Kobalt 48V (2x24V) 14” Chainsaw (Tool Only)

    Model number
    • KCS 1448-06

  10. Kobalt 48V (2x24V) 600 CFM/150 MPH Blower (Tool Only)

    Model number
    • KHB 6048-06

  11. Kobalt 48V (2x24V) 15” Attachment Capable String Trimmer (Tool Only)

    Model number
    • KMS 1524-06

Product description from CPSC

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 424-06 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 Kobalt 48V (2x24V) 15" Attachment Capable String Trimmer (Tool Only) KMS 1524-06 s.

Recall details

Recalled
Sold in

Sold at Lowe's stores nationwide.

Online at Lowes.com.

From Jan 2026 to May 2026.

Price: between $20 and $482.

Company
Greenworks North America, LLC, dba Greenworks ToolsChina
Hazard
Fire hazard
Recall number
26-611
Units affected
About 554,780
Reported incidents
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.
Contact
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.
Made in
China
Imported by
Greenworks North America, LLC, dba Greenworks Tools, of Mooresville, North Carolina

Timeline

  1. Announced by CPSC · Listed on Recall Canary

  2. Summary updated

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Summary by Recall Canary, written with AI · summary updated Oct 2, 2026 · primary source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (opens in a new tab)