CPSC, Harbor Freight Tools Announce Recall Propane
CPSC, Harbor Freight Tools Announce Recall Propane Torches
Why was CPSC, Harbor Freight Tools Announce Recall Propane recalled?
The hose that comes with the propane torch can crack or burst, presenting a fire and explosion hazard.
What should I do if I have this product?
Stop using the propane torches immediately. Consumers should call Harbor Freight Tools to obtain a refund. Contact: Consumers should call Harbor Freight Tools at (800) 444-3353 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. PT Monday through Friday.
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.
- Product
- Propane Torches
- Company
- Harbor Freight Tools, of Camarillo, Calif.
- Quantity
- About 500
- Sold at
- Harbor Freight Tools stores and catalogs nationwide sold these torches from May 2000 through September 2000 for about $20.
- Recall date
- May 2, 2001
- Incidents / injuries
- CPSC and Harbor Freight Tools have received two reports of torch hoses cracking and then bursting into a flash flame. One consumer suffered third-degree burns on his legs, and a second consumer suffered first-degree burns to his hand and arm.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
The propane torch, measuring about 22.5 inches long, comes as a "kit" with a wand, flow valve, turbo blast trigger, hard rubber grip and a hose that attaches to propane tanks. Writing on the hose of reads, "IN-8MM OUT-13MM BURST 525 PSI PRESSURE WORK 150 PSI MADE IN CHINA." The propane torch was sold in a clear plastic-wrap package with a white cardboard backing and contained "Harbor Freight Tools Assembly and Operating Instructions." Similar torches marked "Made in Italy" are not part of this recall.