Greenworks North America 2026-07-09 Tools serious CPSC
Tools · CPSC · Recall #CPSC-26611
Kobalt 24V and 48V Trimmers, Blowers, Mowers, Chainsaws and Pruning Saws with USB-C Batteries Recall
Issued July 9, 2026 · Greenworks North America · 554,780 units affected
In July 2026, Greenworks North America recalled the Kobalt 24V and 48V Trimmers, Blowers, Mowers, Chainsaws and Pruning Saws with USB-C Batteries, a serious tools recall reported by the CPSC. Affected owners are eligible for a replace. Here is what the hazard is and exactly what to do about it.
Compiled by Dana Whitfield, RecallCheckr
What this means for you
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.
What you should do
- 1 Stop using Kobalt 24V and 48V Trimmers, Blowers, Mowers, Chainsaws and Pruning Saws with USB-C Batteries right away.
- 2 Set it aside where it won't be used by mistake.
- 3 Contact Greenworks North America to arrange your replace. See the official notice below for contact details.
- 4 Keep the product until your remedy is fully processed. You may need it.
Official remedy (Replace): 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.
Recall details
- Brand
- Greenworks North America
- Category
- Tools
- Recall date
- July 9, 2026
- Units affected
- 554,780
- Sold at
- Lowe's stores nationwide and online at Lowes.com from January 2026 through May 2026 for between $20 and $482.
- Recall number
- CPSC-26611
- Made in
- China
- Issuing agency
- CPSC
In context
- Greenworks North America has 1 recall in our database.
- We're tracking 99 Tools recalls in our database.
- 554,780 units is enough to reach roughly 1 in every 236 US households.
- This is the 15th Tools recall we've logged in 2026.