Table of contents
- Latest Kobalt Yard Tools Lawsuit Updates
- July 9, 2026: CPSC and Greenworks Tools Announce the Recall
- Who May Be Affected?
- Reported Injuries or Damages
- Recall and Regulatory Background
- Evidence to Preserve
- Filing Deadlines
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Can I Throw a Recalled Kobalt Battery in the Trash?
- How Do I Contact Greenworks About the Kobalt Recall?
- How Much Did the Recalled Kobalt Tools Cost?
- Does the Kobalt Recall Mean Lowe’s or Greenworks Is Liable?
- References
Kobalt 24V and 48V yard tools with USB-C batteries were recalled on July 9, 2026 over a fire hazard. The recall covers about 554,780 units sold at Lowe’s from January to May 2026.
The batteries can short-circuit when charged through the USB-C port while inside the tool. Greenworks Tools, the importer, received 34 reports of smoke, sparks or fire. No injuries or property damage have been reported.
Owners should stop charging the batteries in the tool and contact Greenworks Tools. No MDL has been formed for the recall.
Lawsuit at a glance
- Case or litigation name: Not stated
- Defendants: Not stated
- Court and docket number, when available: Not stated
- MDL number, judge, and case count, when an MDL exists: No MDL
- Filing date: Not stated
- Main allegations: Not stated; CPSC reports 34 incidents of batteries smoking, sparking or catching fire while charging through the USB-C port in the tool
- Products or people involved: Kobalt 24V and 48V trimmers, blowers, mowers, chainsaws and pruning saws with USB-C batteries (3.0Ah to 8.0Ah), sold at Lowe’s January 2026 through May 2026
Latest Kobalt Yard Tools Lawsuit Updates
July 9, 2026: CPSC and Greenworks Tools Announce the Recall
CPSC announced the Greenworks Tools recall of about 554,780 Kobalt yard power tools, recall number 26-611 [1]. The notice says charging a battery through the USB-C port can cause a short circuit and a risk of serious injury from fire.Who May Be Affected?
Buyers of the recalled Kobalt tools may be affected if they bought them at Lowe’s from January to May 2026, according to Cleveland19 [2]. The recall names these products:- String trimmers
- Leaf blowers
- Lawn mowers
- Chainsaws
- Pruning saws
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Reported Injuries or Damages
CPSC lists no injuries and no property damage. Greenworks Tools received 34 reports of the batteries producing smoke, sparking or catching fire while charging in the tool. These are company reports to a regulator. They are not court findings. They also do not prove the battery caused every incident.Recall and Regulatory Background
The recall remedy is a free replacement battery without a USB-C charging port. Greenworks Tools also provides a charger adapter, an updated manual, a warning label and a free return label. Consumers contact Greenworks Tools to request the remedy.Evidence to Preserve
Keep these items in case a lawyer reviews a Kobalt claim:- The recalled tool and battery, with model and capacity markings
- Proof of purchase from Lowe’s, such as a receipt, order email or account record
- Photographs of the tool, the battery and any smoke, sparking or fire damage
- Your recall replacement request and messages with Greenworks Tools or Lowe’s
- Notes of any incident date, plus any medical or service records
Filing Deadlines
Filing deadlines come from state law. They vary with where you live and when the loss or injury happened to you. A claim can be lost if a deadline passes, however strong the facts look. The time to ask about your own deadline is early. If you have questions about a Kobalt claim, speak with a lawyer promptly, before the facts and records become harder to gather.Frequently Asked Questions
Can I Throw a Recalled Kobalt Battery in the Trash?
You should not throw a recalled Kobalt battery in the trash. The EPA advises placing each battery in a separate plastic bag and taping the terminals with non-conductive tape. For a damaged battery, contact the manufacturer for handling information.How Do I Contact Greenworks About the Kobalt Recall?
To contact Greenworks Tools about the Kobalt recall, call 888-266-7096 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET, Monday to Friday. You can also email recalls@greenworkstools.com to ask for the free replacement battery.How Much Did the Recalled Kobalt Tools Cost?
The recalled Kobalt tools cost between $20 and $482, according to the CPSC notice. Check your own receipt or order record for the exact price and date of your tool.Does the Kobalt Recall Mean Lowe’s or Greenworks Is Liable?
The Kobalt recall does not mean Lowe’s or Greenworks is liable. A court would have to decide fault in any case, and individual facts matter. A recall is a safety step, so it does not by itself decide fault.References
- https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/Greenworks-Tools-Recalls-24V-and-48V-Kobalt-Yard-Power-Tools-with-USB-C-Batteries-Due-to-Risk-of-Serious-Injury-from-Fire-Hazard
- https://www.cleveland19.com/2026/07/09/kobalt-recalls-500000-yard-tools-after-dozens-reports-batteries-catching-fire/
- https://www.epa.gov/recycle/used-lithium-ion-batteries