Only affected 24V Kobalt packs with USB-C charging ports are included.
Affected condition
- Only affected 24V Kobalt packs with USB-C charging ports are included.
- Hazard occurs when charging through USB-C while the battery is installed in yard equipment.
- The CPSC notice supplies exact tool/kit/battery identifiers; non-USB-C replacement packs are different.
Required action
- Stop USB-C charging while the pack is installed in yard equipment immediately.
- Contact Greenworks through the official recall program for free replacement batteries and supplied updated instructions.
Models named by the notice
Kobalt KB 324-06Kobalt KB 324-06 24V 3Ah USB-C battery · Model detail with primary sourceKobalt KB 424-06Kobalt KB 424-06 24V 4Ah USB-C battery · Model detail with primary sourceKobalt KB 524-06Kobalt KB 524-06 24V 5Ah USB-C battery · Model detail with primary sourceKobalt KB 624-06Kobalt KB 624-06 24V 6Ah USB-C battery · Model detail with primary sourceKobalt KXB 824-06Kobalt KXB 824-06 24V 8Ah USB-C battery · Model detail with primary sourceKobalt KM 4224A-06Kobalt KM 4224A-06 lawn mower · Model detail with primary sourceKobalt KM 5224A-06Kobalt KM 5224A-06 lawn mower · Model detail with primary sourceKobalt KMS 6224A-06Kobalt KMS 6224A-06 lawn mower · Model detail with primary sourceKobalt KMSD 8224A-06Kobalt KMSD 8224A-06 lawn mower · Model detail with primary sourceKobalt KCS 1448-06Kobalt KCS 1448-06 chainsaw · Model detail with primary sourceKobalt KHB 6048-06Kobalt KHB 6048-06 leaf blower · Model detail with primary sourceKobalt KMS 1524-06Kobalt KMS 1524-06 string trimmer · Model detail with primary sourceKobalt KMCS 2024-06Kobalt KMCS 2024-06 pruning saw · Model detail with primary source
Exceptions and verification
- Check the exact date code, model and use condition with the official notice.
An unaffected date code or replacement claim must be confirmed using the manufacturer’s own instructions; the checker does not inspect a physical product.
Official sources
These source records were reviewed as of 2026-10-30; access methods differ. Open the latest manufacturer manual for your exact type, region and revision before use.
- US Consumer Product Safety Commission — Kobalt USB-C battery recall 26-611Recall issued 2026-07-09 for specified Kobalt 24V USB-C packs supplied with 24V/48V yard tools. Charging through USB-C while installed may cause a short circuit or fire. Affected users are directed to stop this charging configuration and request free replacement packs from Greenworks. · full_page · Checked 2026-10-30