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πŸ”‹ 2019 Model: Kobalt 40V Lithium Ion (Li-Ion) Generation 2 Compact Cordless Power Equipment Battery Charger with New Top Load Design Review

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Description of πŸ”‹ 2019 Model: Kobalt 40V Lithium Ion (Li-Ion) Generation 2 Compact Cordless Power Equipment Battery Charger with New Top Load Design

Smart charging capability for all Kobalt 40-volt Lithium ion batteries. Visual charge status indicator. Can be used bench top or mounted on the wall. Initial no-load voltage, when fully charged, peaks at 40 volts; nominal voltage under typical load is 36 volts.

Reviews

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Revainrating 5 out of 5

Replaces the lost charger

Everything went very well. This was for my 90 year old mother who lost her charger. it was great to get it for her. I'm so glad we had fast delivery. We thought it would take 2 months.

Pros
  • cool product
Cons
  • The list is long.

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Better than the original

Unfortunately I didn't have to buy it. The battery is dead, although it (the battery) worked fine the last time I used it. Anyway, I bought this one thinking the original charger had died. It wasn't like that. I bought a new battery and it charges in both chargers. Regardless, I like the design of this one better than the slanted-loading original.

Pros
  • handy item
Cons
  • Requires base

Revainrating 1 out of 5

Poor customer service on return request.

This block did not work; When switched on, no light was on - nothing at all. Tried different outlets at home. I asked to pay for my return shipping and they refused. I returned this unit and was surprised to learn that not only did I forfeit the money I spent shipping a useless product, but I withheld nearly $12 in restocking fees.

Pros
  • Decent performance
Cons
  • Disappeared

Revainrating 2 out of 5

This whole line is junk

The original 40v battery I received the mower stopped working within 90 days. Bought a different battery. Then the charger stopped working. Bought a charger and an extra battery. Then the lawn mower is dead, no battery is charged, the lawn mower does not work. What a waste of money for rubbish. The Ryobi brand does not. We have several Ryobi tools, as well as several batteries and chargers of different sizes. We've had them for many years and they still work. I will never buy cobalt brands…

Pros
  • Quality construction
Cons
  • Could have opted for a newer model

Revainrating 1 out of 5

Doesn't work best with battery packs

I was very happy to get this charger after my original stopped working about 2 months ago. As soon as I plugged it in, I immediately noticed that there was no light (green or red) on the charger. That worried me. Tried multiple outlets. I even plugged in other devices to make sure the outlets were working, which they did. I decided to try the charger anyway so I left the battery in the charger for a while but when I put the battery in my hedge trimmer there was absolutely no power. i give it…

Pros
  • Consistent test results
Cons
  • Not as thick as other options

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Insertion force in power tool parts and accessories

Charge indicator does not light up immediately after battery is inserted, giving the impression that the battery is not inserted deeply enough to make electrical contact. Forcibly lowering the battery only makes removal more difficult. In my experience, the battery just needs to be "placed" carefully into the charger to make electrical contact. The charging indicator lights up with a delay. This makes it easier to remove the battery. The mechanical operation of this charger has been greatly…

Pros
  • High test results for grip and durability
Cons
  • Almost ok