Kobalt 24V Outdoor Tools — The Manufacturer Switch and What It Means for Parts

In early 2026, Lowe’s issued a stop-sale on new Kobalt 24V and 48V outdoor power tools equipped with USB-C batteries. Behind the scenes, the manufacturer producing Kobalt-branded tools switched from Chervon to Greenworks. For homeowners who already own Kobalt tools — or who were planning to buy into the platform — this raises serious questions about parts compatibility, battery fitment, and long-term support.

Here is what we know and what it means for anyone shopping for Kobalt replacement parts.

What happened: Chervon to Greenworks

Kobalt is a house brand sold exclusively through Lowe’s. Like many house brands, the tools are designed and manufactured by third-party OEMs. For years, Chervon (the same company behind EGO Power+ tools) manufactured Kobalt’s outdoor power equipment. The Chervon-made Kobalt tools used a specific battery interface, motor design, and parts ecosystem.

The switch to Greenworks as the new manufacturer means future Kobalt tools may use different:

• Battery interfaces — New Kobalt tools with USB-C batteries may not accept older Chervon-designed Kobalt batteries
• Internal components — Motors, gearboxes, and electronics may change
• Consumable parts — Trimmer spools, chainsaw chains, mower blades, and other wear items may have different dimensions or mounting designs

The stop-sale on new USB-C battery models suggests Lowe’s is managing the transition carefully, but it leaves existing Kobalt owners in a parts limbo.

Impact on existing Kobalt 24V tool owners

If you own Chervon-era Kobalt 24V or 48V tools, the immediate concern is parts availability going forward:

Batteries

• Your existing Kobalt 24V batteries will continue to work in your existing tools — the tools themselves have not changed
• New Greenworks-manufactured Kobalt tools may use a different battery design. Do not assume your old batteries will fit new tools, or vice versa
• Battery availability for the older Chervon-designed packs may decline as Lowe’s transitions inventory

Trimmer spools and line

• If you own a Chervon-era Kobalt string trimmer, the replacement spools currently available at Lowe’s may be for that generation
• Once Greenworks-designed trimmers hit the shelves, new spools may not fit older models. Stock up on spools for your current trimmer while they are still available.
• Universal trimmer line (sold by diameter, not by brand) will always work if you restring manually

Chainsaw chains and bars

• Chainsaw chains are specified by pitch, gauge, and drive link count — not by manufacturer. If your Kobalt chainsaw uses 3/8” LP, 0.050” chain, any aftermarket chain in that spec will fit regardless of who made the saw.
• Bars may be more model-specific. Measure your bar mount before ordering a replacement.

Mower blades

• Blade compatibility depends on the blade bolt pattern, length, and center hole diameter. These specs may change between Chervon-era and Greenworks-era Kobalt mowers.

What to do right now

If you own Kobalt outdoor power equipment, take these practical steps:

1. Record your model numbers — Write down the exact model number of every Kobalt tool you own. This is essential for ordering the correct parts.
2. Stock critical consumables — Buy replacement spools, chains, and blades for your current tools while Chervon-era parts are still in stock at Lowe’s.
3. Do not assume cross-compatibility — Until the Greenworks-era Kobalt tools are released and their specs are published, assume that parts between the old and new generations are NOT interchangeable.
4. Consider aftermarket alternatives — For consumable parts like trimmer line and chainsaw chains, aftermarket options specified by dimension (not brand) are the safest bet for long-term availability.

The bigger picture

Manufacturer switches in house-brand tools are not uncommon. Craftsman, Kobalt, and other store brands have changed OEMs before. The pattern is usually the same: the new generation works well, but backward compatibility with the old generation is limited or nonexistent.

For Kobalt owners, the practical advice is straightforward — maintain your current tools with the parts that fit them, and treat the next-generation Greenworks-made Kobalt tools as a separate platform until compatibility is confirmed.

What this means for replacement parts

The Chervon-to-Greenworks switch means Kobalt parts compatibility is in flux. For your current tools, order replacement parts by exact model number and stock up on consumables. For universal parts like trimmer line and chainsaw chains, shop by specification (diameter, pitch, gauge, drive links) rather than brand. Browse our catalog for Kobalt-compatible parts matched to specific model numbers.