Harbor Freight Tools Recalls Seats Due to Fall Hazard
Recall 22075 · Feb 9, 2022 · Harbor Freight Tools
478,800
units affected
478,800
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 22075
- Date
- Feb 9, 2022
- Company
- Harbor Freight Tools
- Units affected
- 478,800
- Product
- Pittsburgh Automotive Pneumatic Roller Seats
- Remedy
- Refund, Replacement
- Hazard
- Falls
The product
This recall involves the Pittsburgh Automotive-branded pneumatic roller seats. The swivel seats are red with a 15 to 20-inch pneumatic lift range and have a black storage tray located above the wheels. Product Registration Number CA-44417 can be found on a white label located on the bottom of the seat's storage tray. The item number is printed on a label on the front of the storage tray and the UPC is printed on a label on the underside. Only roller seats with the following item and UPC numbers are included in the recall: Item Number UPC 61896 792363618960 46319 193175340764 63456 792363634564
What can happen
The connection from the seat to the seat post can break, posing a fall hazard.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled seats and return them to the nearest Harbor Freight Tools store for a free replacement or full refund in the form of a gift card. If you are unable to return the seat to one of Harbor Freight Tools' locations, contact Harbor Freight Tools using the toll-free number or email address below to request a prepaid return shipping label for a replacement or a refund. Harbor Freight Tools is contacting all known purchasers directly.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Harbor Freight Tools has received 96 reports of the seat weld breaking, including ten reports of minor injuries, including bruises from users falling from the seat.
- Sold at
- Harbor Freight Tools stores nationwide and online at www.harborfreight.com from July 2014 through September 2021 for about $30.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled pittsburgh automotive pneumatic roller seats?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled seats and return them to the nearest Harbor Freight Tools store for a free replacement or full refund in the form of a gift card. If you are unable to return the seat to one of Harbor Freight Tools' locations, contact Harbor Freight Tools using the toll-free number.
What is the hazard?
The connection from the seat to the seat post can break, posing a fall 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.