Kobalt leaf blowers
2 reports to CPSC, the latest made Oct 8, 2024. A report isn’t a recall.
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At a glance
From SaferProducts.gov, released Oct 25, 2026.
- 2reports to CPSC
- Oct 8, 2024the latest report was made
- Apr 9, 2015the earliest
- 0with the company’s comments
- Brand
- Kobalt
- Makers
- LF, LLC and Lowe’s Home Centers, Inc.Makers, importers or sellers, as the reports name them
- Product
- Leaf blowersCPSC’s product type: Leaf Blowers (code 1461), in Yard & Garden: Lawn Mowers, Leaf Blowers and Lawn Vacuums
By month
The numbers, as a table
| Month | Reports |
|---|---|
| October 2024 | 1 |
| April 2015 | 1 |
How badly anyone was hurt
- Emergency room 1 CPSC: Injury, Emergency Department Treatment Received
- Hurt, no treatment 1 CPSC: Injury, No First Aid or Medical Attention Received
As each report says it, in short words; CPSC’s own words are under each.
The reports, as CPSC published them
Reports people made to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. CPSC publishes each one after sending it to the company named, and doesn’t guarantee they’re accurate. A report isn’t a recall.
Each report is the words of the person who made it, as CPSC published them. The company’s comments, where CPSC published any, are set apart as the company’s own.
CPSC, SaferProducts.gov public database export. Released Oct 25, 2026. Updated daily.
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Emergency room Made Oct 8, 2024, sent to the company Oct 10, 2024, published by CPSC Oct 25, 2024
The product, in the report: Kobalt Blower 80v Max Set Leaf Blower KHB400B-06
This happened with a Lowes Kobalt 80v leaf blower. I was putting the battery in the leaf blower and when it dropped in the webbing on my hand got stuck between the battery and the unit. It would it release. I had to call 911 and they had to pry it out to get it to release.
- Model
- KHB400B-06
- Bought from
- Lowes, Ohio
- Where
- Columbus, Ohio: Home/
Apartment/ Condominium - Who was involved
- Age 36, Male
- The reporter’s relation to them
- Self
- As this report names them
- Brand Kobalt, made or sold by LF, LLC
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Injury, Emergency Department Treatment Received
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Hurt, no treatment Made Apr 9, 2015, sent to the company May 13, 2015, published by CPSC May 28, 2015
The product, in the report: Battery Powered Leaf blower Item # 0506889
The consumer stated that he fully charged the battery before first use. The consumer used the product for the first time without any problems.
After use, the consumer charged the battery overnight so he can use the product again the next day.
The consumer went to use the product again the next day. The consumer used it for about 2 minutes and received a shock on his right arm that went up to his elbow. The consumer suffered from some initial pain on his arm that eventually went away. The consumer was holding the leaf blower from the handle.
The consumer stated that after receiving the shock, the leaf blower stopped working. The consumer stated that the battery shows full charge.
The consumer has taken the battery out few times and tried to use the leaf blower but it does not turn on.
The consumer stated that he contacted the # on the box for the distributor (LG Solutions: 1-888-356-2258) and was on hold for 42 minutes before being able to speak to anyone. The consumer was informed to take the product back to the retailer for an exchange. The consumer stated that he would like to receive a refund instead.
The consumer will try to hold on to the product if possible.
- Model
- KHB300
- Serial number
- KBT1740533
- Bought from
- Lowe’s, Illinois
- Bought
- Mar 30, 2015
- Where
- Rockford, Illinois: Home/
Apartment/ Condominium - Who was involved
- Age 56, Male
- The reporter’s relation to them
- Self
- As this report names them
- Brand Kobalt, made or sold by Lowe’s Home Centers, Inc.
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Injury, No First Aid or Medical Attention Received
CPSC’s disclaimer
Disclaimer: CPSC does not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or adequacy of the contents of the Publicly Available Consumer Product Safety Information Database on SaferProducts.gov, particularly with respect to information submitted by people outside of CPSC.
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Sources
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U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, SaferProducts.gov public database export.
Released Oct 25, 2026 and checked Oct 25, 2026. Updated daily. Public domain (U.S. Government work). CPSC asks to be credited, and that no endorsement be implied.
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