Fire Risk Sparks Recall of Half a Million Power Tools The recall of over 554,000 Kobalt branded power tools due to a USB C charging fire risk serves as a stark reminder that even in the era of advanced safety features, basic precautions can sometimes be overlooked.
The affected products, designed for yard work and used by millions of homeowners and professionals, have been recalled after 34 reports of batteries producing smoke, sparking or catching fire while charging.
At first glance, this recall may seem minor, especially since no injuries or property damage have been reported.