Greenworks Tools 24V and 48V Kobalt Yard Power Tools with USB-C Batteries

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 Description Model Number Kobalt 24V 12" String Trimmer and 270CFM/100 MPH Blower Combo Kit with (1) 3.0Ah Battery Kit: KOC 1024-06 Blower: KHB 2524-06 Trimmer: KST 1224-06 Battery: KB 424-06 Kobalt 48V (2x24V) 17" Deck Push Mower Kit with (2) 4.0Ah Batteries Tool: KM 4224A-06 Battery: KB 424-06 Kobalt 48V (2x24V) 21" Deck Push Mower Kit with (2) 5.0Ah Batteries Tool: KM 5224A-06 Battery: KB 524-06 Kobalt 48V (2x24V) 21" Deck Self-Propelled Mower Kit with (2) 6.0Ah Batteries Tool: KMS 6224A-06 Battery: KB 624-06 Kobalt 48V (2x24V) 21" Deck Dual Blade Self-Propelled Mower Kit with (2) 8.0Ah Batteries Tool: KMSD 8224A-06 Battery: KXB 824-06 Kobalt 48V (2x24V) Kobalt 14" Chainsaw Kit with (2) 4.0Ah Batteries Tool: KCS 4224-06 Battery: KB 424-06 Kobalt 24V 6" Pruning Saw Kit with (1) 3.0Ah Battery Tool: KMCS 2024-06 Battery: KB 324-06 Kobalt 24V 270 CFM/100 MPH Blower Kit with (1) 3.0Ah Battery Tool: KHB 324-06 Battery: KB 324-06 Kobalt 48V (2x24V) 600 CFM/150 MPH Blower Kit with (2) 4.0Ah Batteries Tool: KHB 4248-06 Battery: KB 424-06 Kobalt 48V (2x24V) Bristle Brush Kit with (2) 3.0Ah Batteries Tool: KABK 3265-06 Battery: KB 324-06 Kobalt 24V 12" 2-in-1 String Trimmer Kit with (1) 3.0Ah Battery Tool: KST 2024-06 Battery: KB 324-06 Kobalt 48V (2x24V) 15" Attachment Capable String Trimmer Kit with (2) 3.0Ah Batteries Tool: KMS 3248-06 Battery: KB 324-06 Kobalt 24V Power Cleaner Kit with (1) 3.0Ah Battery Tool: KPC 3024-06 Battery: KB 324-06 Kobalt 24V 6.0Ah Battery 2-Pack Kit: KB 624D-06 Battery: KB 624-06 Kobalt 24V 3.0Ah Battery 2-Pack Kit: KB 324D-06 Battery: KB 324-06 Kobalt 24V 3.0Ah Battery KB 324-06 Kobalt 48V (2x24) 15" Trimmer and 600 CFM Blower Combo Kit with (2) 4.0Ah Batteries Kit: KOC 4248-06 Blower: KHB 6048-06 Trimmer: KMS 1524-06 Battery: KB 424-06 Kobalt 48V (2x24V) 14" Chainsaw (Tool Only) KCS 1448-06 Kobalt 48V (2x24V) 600 CFM/150 MPH Blower (Tool Only) KHB 6048-06 Kobalt 48V (2x24V) 15" Attachment Capable String Trimmer (Tool Only) KMS 1524-06 Kobalt 48V (2x24V) 15" Attachment Capable String Trimmer (Tool Only) KMS 1524-06

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• Model Kobalt

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.

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 affix on the yard power tool, an updated product manual and a pre-paid shipping label along with instructions for returning the recalled batteries.

Recall 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.