Harbor Freight Tools Propane Torches recall: Burn Hazard
Harbor Freight Tools Recalls Propane Torches Due to Burn Hazard
Why was Harbor Freight Tools Propane Torches recalled?
The trigger on the torches that engages the flame can fail to disengage when the trigger is no longer pressed, posing a burn hazard.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled torches and return them to any Harbor Freight Tools location for a free replacement propane torch. Contact: Harbor Freight Tools at 800-444-3353 Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. PT, email at [email protected] or online at www.harborfreight.com and click on Recall Safety Information on the bottom of the homepage for more information.
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
- Greenwood propane torches
- Company
- Harbor Freight Tools, of Calabasas, Calif.
- Quantity
- About 150,000
- Sold at
- Harbor Freight Tools stores nationwide and online at www.harborfreight.com from November 2013 through October 2018 for between $20 and $30.
- Recall date
- February 27, 2019
- Incidents / injuries
- Harbor Freight has received two reports of the trigger failing to disengage, including one report of a burn injury.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
This recall involves two models of the Greenwood-branded propane torches. The torches with no igniter have SKU number 61589 and the torches with a push button igniter have SKU number 61595. The torches have a steel nozzle, a flow valve, a blue grip and a black or orange hose. The SKU number is printed on a sticker located on the pipe that leads to the nozzle on the product packaging and on the manual. Only propane torches that do not have markings on the handles or brass knobs are included in this recall.