More than half a million power tool batteries have been recalled due to the fire risk caused by USB-C charging

Greenworks Tools has issued a recall of approximately 554,780 Kobalt-branded power tools designed for yard work due to a battery issue that “presents a risk of serious injury due to fire hazard.” There were 34 reports of tool batteries “producing smoke, sparking, or catching fire while the batteries were inserted into the tool and charged using the USB-C port.” According to the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (USCPSC). No injuries or property damage were reported.

The recall includes several models of Kobalt 24V/48V trimmers, blowers, chainsaws, mowers and pruning saws. Lithium-ion batteries With built-in USB-C charging port. The full list of affected models is available at: USCPSC website And a dedicated call page on Greenworks website. The tools were sold through Lowe’s retail and online stores from January 2026 to May 2026 for between $20 and $482.

Although the risk of short circuits and fires is limited to the time the batteries are being charged via USB-C while they are inserted into the gadgets, consumers with affected devices are still advised to Contact Greenworks Tools by registering Form to get a free replacement battery. The new batteries come with a charging adapter instead of a USB-C port, as well as an updated product manual, a warning label for the tool, and a pre-paid shipping label for the return of the original battery recalled, according to the USCPSC.