Kobalt 24V & 48V USB-C Battery Recall
Greenworks Tools Recalls 24V and 48V Kobalt Yard Power Tools with USB-C Batteries Due to Risk of Serious Injury from Fire Hazard
Updated July 9, 2026
Greenworks Tools is recalling Kobalt 24V and 48V yard power tools and batteries that have a USB-C charging port. Charging the lithium-ion battery through the USB-C port while it is still inserted in the tool can cause a short-circuit, creating a serious fire hazard.
Is the Kobalt 24V and 48V Trimmers, Blowers, Mowers, Chainsaws and Pruning Saws with USB-C Batteries recalled? Yes. This product was recalled by CPSC on July 9, 2026. Details below.
What is recalled
Kobalt-branded yard power tools and batteries with a USB-C charging port, sold as kits or separately. Affected tools include trimmers, blowers, mowers, chainsaws, pruning saws, a power cleaner, and a bristle brush. Recalled model numbers: Combo kits: KOC 1024-06, KOC 4248-06 Blowers: KHB 2524-06, KHB 324-06, KHB 4248-06, KHB 6048-06 Trimmers: KST 1224-06, KST 2024-06, KMS 3248-06, KMS 1524-06 Mowers: KM 4224A-06, KM 5224A-06, KMS 6224A-06, KMSD 8224A-06 Chainsaws: KCS 4224-06, KCS 1448-06 Pruning saw: KMCS 2024-06 Power cleaner: KPC 3024-06 Bristle brush: KABK 3265-06 Batteries (sold separately): KB 324-06 (3.0Ah), KB 624-06 (6.0Ah), KB 324D-06 (3.0Ah 2-pack), KB 624D-06 (6.0Ah 2-pack) Only products with a USB-C charging port on the battery are included. Batteries come in 3.0Ah, 4.0Ah, 5.0Ah, 6.0Ah, and 8.0Ah sizes.
Am I affected
You are affected if you own any Kobalt 24V or 48V yard power tool or battery whose battery has a USB-C charging port. Check the battery for a USB-C port, then match your model number against the list above (for example KHB 324-06, KM 4224A-06, KB 324-06, etc.). If your battery has a USB-C port and the model number matches, stop charging through that port immediately.
What to do right now
Stop charging the battery through the USB-C port while it is inserted in the tool right now. Then register at https://www.greenworkstools.com/pages/kobalt-product-recall to receive a free replacement battery (without a USB-C port), a charger adapter, a warning label, an updated manual, and a prepaid return shipping label for the recalled battery. For help, call Greenworks Tools toll-free at 888-266-7096, Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET, or email [email protected].
Contact: Greenworks Tools toll-free at 888-266-7096 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday, email at [email protected] 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.
The hazard
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.
Brands affected
- Source
- CPSC
- Category
- Household & Safety
- Recall ID
- cpsc-26611
- Recalled
- July 9, 2026
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