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Greenworks Recalls: 3 CPSC Recalls Since 2010
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has announced 3 recalls involving Greenworks products since 2010, the most recent on July 9, 2026. Each recall below shows what was recalled, the hazard, the model numbers and what to do. Always check the official notice: a recall can cover only some models, colours or production dates.
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Greenworks Tools Recalls 24V and 48V Kobalt Yard Power Tools with USB-C Batteries Due to Risk of Serious Injury from Fire Hazard
Hazard: 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.
Remedy: 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…
· Official CPSC notice (opens in a new tab)
Product recall · July 9, 2026
Greenworks Tools Recalls 24V and 48V Kobalt Yard Power Tools with USB-C Batteries Due to Risk of Serious Injury from Fire Hazard

- Recall number
- 26611
- Units
- About 554,780
- Hazard
- 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.
- What was recalled
- 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 4
- Remedy
- 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.
- Sold at
- Lowe's stores nationwide and online at Lowes.com from January 2026 through May 2026 for between $20 and $482.
- Company
- Greenworks North America, LLC, dba Greenworks Tools, of Mooresville, North Carolina
- Contact
- Greenworks Tools toll-free at 888-266-7096 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday, email at recalls@greenworkstools.com 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.
One Million Greenworks and Powerworks Pressure Washer Spray Guns Recalled Due to Impact Injury Hazard; Distributed by Hongkong Sun Rise Trading
Hazard: The spray gun connector can break, causing the hose and/or parts of the connector to become dislodged during use, posing an impact injury hazard to the user.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled spray guns and contact Hongkong Sun Rise Trading for a free replacement of the spray gun handle.
· Official CPSC notice (opens in a new tab)
Product recall · April 7, 2021
One Million Greenworks and Powerworks Pressure Washer Spray Guns Recalled Due to Impact Injury Hazard; Distributed by Hongkong Sun Rise Trading

- Recall number
- 21105
- Units
- About 1.06 million
- Hazard
- The spray gun connector can break, causing the hose and/or parts of the connector to become dislodged during use, posing an impact injury hazard to the user.
- What was recalled
- This recall involves the Greenworks brand 2000 psi plastic pressure washer spray gun included in: the Greenworks brand 2000 psi Plastic Gun Accessory kit, Greenworks brand Pressure Washer models ranging from 1500 -1800 psi, and certain Powerworks brand Pressure Washer models ranging from 1700-1800 psi. The model number is printed on the back of the pressure washer unit, near the top. The brand, Greenworks or Powerworks, appears on the side of the pressure washer spray gun. In addition, when the spray gun is removed from the hose, the interior connector is made of black plastic, not metal, on recalled units. Model Number DESCRIPTION Date Codes GPW1500 GREENWORKS 1500 PSI Pressure Washer 1/1/1
- Remedy
- Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled spray guns and contact Hongkong Sun Rise Trading for a free replacement of the spray gun handle.
- Sold at
- Lowe's Stores nationwide and online at Lowes.com, Amazon.com, and other online retailers from January 2017 through February 2021. The plastic gun accessory kit was sold for about $40 and the pressure washers were sold for between $100 and $180.
- Company
- Hongkong Sun Rise Trading Ltd., of China
- Contact
- Hongkong Sun Rise Trading toll-free at 833-211-9185 Monday through Saturday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET and Sunday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET or online at www.greenworkstools.com and click on "Important Safety Notices" at the top of the page for more information.
GreenWorks Blower/Vacs Recalled by Sunrise Global Marketing Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
Hazard: The blower/vac's motor can catch fire, posing fire and burn hazards.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled blower/vacs and contact Sunrise Global Marketing for a full refund.
· Official CPSC notice (opens in a new tab)
Product recall · July 22, 2015
GreenWorks Blower/Vacs Recalled by Sunrise Global Marketing Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

- Recall number
- 15192
- Units
- About 14,000
- Hazard
- The blower/vac's motor can catch fire, posing fire and burn hazards.
- What was recalled
- This recall involves GreenWorks 12-amp electric blower/vacs. The blower/vacs have a green motor housing and a black blower tube and restrictor nozzle. They measure 12 inches high and 34 inches long. Recalled blower/vacs have model number 24022 with a serial number between GWS0350001 through GWS2280500 or model number 24072 with a serial number between GWR1310001 through GWS2281100. The model number, serial number, "greenworks" and "ELECTRIC BLOWER/MULCHER WITH BAG" are printed on the side of the motor housing. Model 24022 has a two-speed switch. Model 24072 has a variable speed switch.
- Remedy
- Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled blower/vacs and contact Sunrise Global Marketing for a full refund.
- Sold at
- Menards, Magic Mart and Mowtown stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com, atgstores.com, blishmize.com, build.com, chp.com, cpooutlets.com, globalindustrial.com, Greenworktools.com, hayneedle.com, homedepot.com, johnelandis.com, Kmart.com, Lowes.com, magicmartstores.com, maxtools.com, Menards.com, mowtownusa.com, overstock.com, powerequipmentdirect.com, reisshardware.com, samsclub.com, scotsco.com, Sears.com, seventhavenue.com, smithssc.com, Target.com, thehardwarecity.com, unbeatablesale.com,Walmart.com, wayfair.com and 123greetings.com from February 2012 through June 2015 for between $30 and $70.
- Company
- Sunrise Global Marketing LLC, of Mooresville, N.C., owns the GreenWorks brand
- Contact
- GreenWorks toll free at (888) 909-6757 from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday and from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Saturday and Sunday, or online at www.greenworkstools.com and click on Important Safety Notice for more information.
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recalls database, updated weekly. Recalls are matched to brands by the company and product names in each notice; if you think a recall is listed here by mistake, please tell us.