Harbor Freight Tools Recalls Propane Torches Due to Burn Hazard
Recall 19074 · Feb 27, 2019 · Harbor Freight Tools
150,000
units affected
150,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 19074
- Date
- Feb 27, 2019
- Company
- Harbor Freight Tools
- Units affected
- 150,000
- Product
- Greenwood propane torches
- Remedy
- Replacement
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
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.
What can happen
The trigger on the torches that engages the flame can fail to disengage when the trigger is no longer pressed, posing a burn hazard.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled torches and return them to any Harbor Freight Tools location for a free replacement propane torch.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Harbor Freight has received two reports of the trigger failing to disengage, including one report of a burn injury.
- Sold at
- Harbor Freight Tools stores nationwide and online at www.harborfreight.com from November 2013 through October 2018 for between $20 and $30.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled greenwood propane torches?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled torches and return them to any Harbor Freight Tools location for a free replacement propane torch.
What is the hazard?
The trigger on the torches that engages the flame can fail to disengage when the trigger is no longer pressed, posing a burn hazard.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.