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Half a million Kobalt power tool batteries recalled over fire risk

By Meridian48 News Desk · Summarised from The Verge ·

Greenworks Tools recalled 554,780 Kobalt-branded lithium-ion batteries due to fire hazards during charging. There have been 34 reports of batteries smoking, sparking, or catching fire. The recall covers batteries used in yard tools like lawn mowers and trimmers.

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The recall highlights a growing safety concern as more power tools integrate USB-C charging without adequate thermal safeguards.
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