OVER HALF A MILLION POWER TOOL BATTERIES HAVE BEEN RECALLED DUE TO A USB-C CHARGING FIRE RISK
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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… No injuries or property damage have been reported.
The recall includes several models of Kobalt trimmers, blowers, chainsaws, mowers, and pruning saws that use 24V/48V lithium-ion batteries with a built-in USB-C charging po … Read the full story at The Verge.
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- The Verge: 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…
- The Verge: No injuries or property damage have been reported.
- The Verge: The recall includes several models of Kobalt trimmers, blowers, chainsaws, mowers, and pruning saws that use 24V/48V lithium-ion batteries with a built-in USB-C charging po … Read the full story at The Verge.
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- Topic: TECH — the feed headline centres on HALF, MILLION, POWER, TOOL, BATTERIES.
- Original feed: The Verge.
- Published: 17 Jul 2026, 15:05 UK.
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