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Over 554,000 Kobalt yard power tools and batteries sold at Lowe's stores nationwide have been recalled due to a fire hazard involving lithium-ion batteries. The recall affects products linked to a safety risk from the batteries.

More than 554,000 Kobalt yard power tools sold at Lowe's have been recalled due to USB-C lithium-ion batteries that can short-circuit and catch fire during charging. The recall is linked to a fire hazard associated with the batteries used in the tools.

Kobalt is recalling 554,780 yard tools with USB-C batteries due to short-circuit and fire hazards. The affected products include trimmers, blowers, mowers, chainsaws, and pruning saws sold at Lowe’s between January 2026 and May 2026. Consumers are advised to avoid charging the batteries via USB-C and contact Greenworks Tools for a free replacement battery without a USB-C port.

Stellantis has recalled over 1 million Jeeps due to a potential fire hazard, as reported by the NHTSA. The agency advises owners to park their vehicles outside and away from structures until repairs are completed.

FDNY firehouses are described as dilapidated, with issues including huge leaks, collapsed ceilings, and mold. The article states this should count as a fire hazard.

Costco has issued a massive recall for a kitchen appliance after reports of the device catching fire and burning a customer. The recall highlights safety concerns with the staple kitchen product that poses a burn hazard to consumers.