More than 550,000 Kobalt yard tools recalled over battery fire hazard
Over 550,000 Kobalt yard tools sold at Lowe's and online are being recalled due to battery-related fire hazards.
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More than 550,000 Kobalt yard power tools sold nationwide at Lowe's and online were recalled. The recall was issued due to a battery fire hazard and risk of injury.
Epilogue added 43d ago, after coverage quieted.
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A massive recall has been issued for more than 550,000 Kobalt yard power tools. The products, which were sold nationwide at Lowe's stores and through online channels, are being pulled from use because of a fire hazard associated with their batteries.
Coverage from Fox Business, KSNV, WCVB, WKRC, and ABC27 emphasizes the scale of the recall and the specific risk of fire and injury. The reports consistently highlight that the affected tools were distributed through both physical retail locations and digital storefronts.
Future updates will likely focus on the specific models affected and the process for consumers to address the battery fire risk.
Synthesized by Archynetys from the headlines below under a strict no-invention contract. ✓ fact-checked: all claims supported by sources Updated 43d ago.
Who reported it (5)
- More than 550,000 Cobalt power tools recalled over battery fire danger KSNV · 46d ago
- More than 500,000 yard power tools sold at Lowe's recalled over fire injury risk WCVB · 46d ago
- More than 500,000 tools sold at Lowe's, online recalled WKRC · 46d ago
- 500,000 power tools sold nationwide at Lowe’s recalled ABC27 · 46d ago
- More than 550,000 Kobalt yard tools recalled over battery fire hazard Fox Business · 46d ago
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How many tools are affected by the recall?
More than 550,000 Kobalt yard tools are involved.
Where were these tools sold?
The tools were sold nationwide at Lowe's and online.
What is the reason for the recall?
The recall was issued due to a battery fire hazard and risk of injury.
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