Reported Feb 27, 2019
Harbor Freight Tools Recalls Propane Torches Due to Burn Hazard
Harbor Freight Tools of Calabasas, Calif.
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.What you should do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled torches and return them to any Harbor Freight Tools location for a free replacement propane torch.
Firm contact: Harbor Freight Tools at 800-444-3353 Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. PT, email at recall@harborfreight.com or online at www.harborfreight.com and click on Recall Safety Information on the bottom of the homepage for more information.
What it looks like
Is this the product you have?
- Greenwood propane torches
- Amount recalled
- About 150,000
This recall covers 2 products
The agency filed one notice per product. You are reading one of them; the other one is below.
Where it was sold
Sold at Harbor Freight Tools stores nationwide and online at www.harborfreight.com from November 2013 through October 2018 for between $20 and $30..
Why it was recalled
Stop using this product now
The trigger on the torches that engages the flame can fail to disengage when the trigger is no longer pressed, posing a burn hazard.
Using this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.
Reports so far: Harbor Freight has received two reports of the trigger failing to disengage, including one report of a burn injury.
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