Over half a million power tool batteries have been recalled due to a USB-C charging fire risk
Greenworks Tools is recalling over 550,000 Kobalt-branded power tool batteries due to fire risks associated with their USB-C charging ports. Consumers are advised to stop using the charging feature and contact the company for a free replacement battery.
Why it matters
Large-scale product recalls are critical for consumer safety and highlight the potential hazards of integrating modern charging standards into legacy hardware.
Greenworks Tools has issued a recall for around 554,780 Kobalt-branded power tools designed for yard work because of a battery issue “posing a risk of serious injury from fire hazard.” There have been 34 reports of the tool’s batteries “producing smoke, sparking or catching fire while the batteries are inserted in the tool and charging with the USB-C port,” according to the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (USCPSC). No injuries or property damage have been reported.
The report is a straightforward consumer safety announcement based on CPSC data.
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