Kobalt Tool Recall: Stop Charging USB-C Batteries | Oakland News

Over 554,000 Kobalt yard power tools are being recalled due to a fire hazard with their USB-C lithium-ion batteries—charging them while still in the tool can cause short circuits. Sold at Lowe’s between January and May 2026, affected models include trimmers, blowers, mowers, chainsaws, and more. If your battery has a USB-C port, it’s part of the recall. Greenworks Tools, the importer, urges immediate stop to charging in-tool and offers free replacement batteries (without USB-C ports) plus a charger adapter and updated instructions. Contact Greenworks directly to get your safe replacement. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/707a7d224b0fced0