Kobalt 24V and 48V Trimmers, Blowers, Mowers
Recalled by Greenworks North America, LLC, dba Greenworks Tools, of Mooresville, North Carolina
Consumer product recall
A fire or burn hazard means the product can overheat, catch fire, or cause burns during normal use or charging. Recalls like these are issued to prevent property damage and injuries. Consumers are usually advised to stop using the product right away.
Greenworks North America, LLC, dba Greenworks Tools, of Mooresville, North Carolina has recalled Kobalt 24V and 48V Trimmers, Blowers, Mowers, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). The recall was announced on July 9, 2026. It involves a fire or burn hazard.
Below is a plain-English summary of what was recalled, why it was recalled, how to tell whether you have the affected product, and what steps you can take. For the complete and most current details, you can view the CPSC record linked further down this page.
What was recalled?
This recall covers Kobalt 24V and 48V Trimmers, Blowers, Mowers, with approximately About 554,780 affected. The company behind the recall is Greenworks North America, LLC, dba Greenworks Tools, of Mooresville, North Carolina.
From the official recall notice: “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 Descripti…”
Why was Kobalt 24V and 48V Trimmers, Blowers, Mowers recalled?
According to the CPSC, the hazard is described as follows: “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.” In plain terms, this recall relates to a fire or burn hazard.
A fire or burn hazard means the product can overheat, catch fire, or cause burns during normal use or charging. Recalls like these are issued to prevent property damage and injuries. Consumers are usually advised to stop using the product right away.
Reported injuries at the time of the recall notice: 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 report…
What should you do?
If you think you may have bought Kobalt 24V and 48V Trimmers, Blowers, Mowers, compare it against the product description and identifying codes before using it.
The official recall notice states: “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 a…”
About this recall
This recall applies to products sold in the United States. RecallRadar summarizes recall information from public CPSC data to make it easier to understand. We are an independent service and are not affiliated with the CPSC or any government agency, so please always refer to the official source for the authoritative record — and note the “last synced” date shown on this page, since recall details can change over time.
Who this recall affects
This recall matters to anyone who bought Kobalt 24V and 48V Trimmers, Blowers, Mowers. Even if you feel fine, it's worth checking what you have on hand rather than assuming you were missed.
What fire or burn hazard actually means
A fire or burn hazard means the product can overheat, catch fire, or cause burns during normal use or charging. Recalls like these are issued to prevent property damage and injuries. Consumers are usually advised to stop using the product right away.
In this case, the concern applies specifically to Kobalt 24V and 48V Trimmers, Blowers, Mowers from Greenworks North America, LLC, dba Greenworks Tools, of Mooresville, North Carolina — not to the wider category of products. Similar items from other brands aren't part of this recall.
How to check whether you have it
On most consumer products, the model and serial number appear on a rating label — usually on the underside, the back panel, inside a battery compartment, or on a sewn-in tag for textiles and children's products. Check the original box if you still have it.
Compare what you find against the product details listed above. If the codes don't match, your item isn't part of this recall.
What to do if you already bought it
Stop using the product now and keep it away from children and pets until it's dealt with.
Follow the remedy in the official notice — typically a free repair kit, replacement, or refund from Greenworks North America, LLC, dba Greenworks Tools, of Mooresville, North Carolina. You usually do not need a receipt.
Don't resell or donate a recalled product, and don't assume a second-hand version is safe — recalled items circulate for years on resale sites.
Full recall details
- Date reported
- July 9, 2026
- Recall started
- July 9, 2026
What you can do
Check whether any product you have matches the description and codes above. If it does, stop using it and follow the instructions in the official recall notice. When in doubt, contact the company or your local health authority.
Quick answers
Why was Kobalt 24V and 48V Trimmers, Blowers, Mowers recalled?+
According to the CPSC: Charging the lithium-ion batteries through the USB-C port, while the batteries are inserted in th…
How serious is this recall?+
Consumer product recall. A fire or burn hazard means the product can overheat, catch fire, or cause burns during normal use or charging. Recalls like these are issued to prevent property damage and injuries. Consumers are usually advised to stop using the product right away.
What should I do if I have Kobalt 24V and 48V Trimmers, Blowers, Mowers?+
Compare your product against the description and identifying codes on this page. If it matches, stop using it and follow the instructions in the official recall notice — this usually means returning it for a refund or discarding it. When in doubt, contact the company or your local health authority.
Opens the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) data for this recall.
Recall number: CPSC-10859. Information last synced from the FDA on August 24, 2026.