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Kobalt Recalls over 500,000 Yard Tools After Dozens of Reports of Batteries Catching Fire
The manufacturer said 34 batteries have smoked, sparked or caught fire, and consumers should stop charging them and request free replacements.
- Federal safety officials announced Thursday a recall of more than half a million Kobalt yard tools, including trimmers, blowers, mowers, chainsaws, and pruning saws equipped with 24-volt USB-C lithium-ion batteries.
- The manufacturer reported 34 instances of batteries smoking, sparking, or catching fire while charging. Federal safety officials warned the batteries can short-circuit, creating a fire hazard when inserted in tools.
- Sold at Lowe stores and online from January through May for $20 to $482, the recalled products are now subject to immediate safety action. Consumers must stop charging batteries immediately and contact the company for free replacements.
- No injuries or property damage have been reported so far. The recall covers trimmers, blowers, mowers, chainsaws, and pruning saws using faulty 24-volt USB-C lithium-ion battery packs.
- Owners should verify equipment inclusion and follow instructions to secure free replacements, including a charger adapter, warning label, updated manual, and prepaid return shipping. This ensures safety while awaiting replacement units.
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Yard tools sold at Lowe's recalled after batteries linked to fire hazard
More than 554,000 Kobalt yard power tools sold at Lowe's have been recalled because certain USB-C lithium-ion batteries can short-circuit and catch fire while charging inside the tools.
Kobalt yard tool batteries linked to smoking, sparking in a new recall
If you own a Kobalt yard tool, check the battery before doing yardwork this weekend.More than 500,000 Kobalt trimmers, blowers, mowers and chainsaws are being recalled because of a fire hazard. Officials say charging the lithium-ion batteries through the tools' 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.The recall involves certain tools w…
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