Harbor Freight Tools Recalls Propane Torches Due to Burn Hazard

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U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission

Feb 27, 2019, 17:13 ET

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2019/Harbor-Freight-Tools-Recalls-Propane-Torches-Due-to-Burn-Hazard

NOTE: This recall was previously announced independently on January 23, 2019 by the firm due to the government furlough.

Recall Summary

Name of Product: Greenwood propane torches

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.

Remedy: Replace

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled torches and return them to any Harbor Freight Tools location for a free replacement propane torch.

Consumer 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.

Recall Details

Units: About 150,000

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.

Incidents/Injuries: 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.

Importer: Harbor Freight Tools, of Calabasas, Calif.

Distributor: Harbor Freight Tools, of Calabasas, Calif.

Manufactured in: China

This recall was conducted voluntarily by the company under CPSC's Fast Track Recall process. Fast Track recalls are initiated by firms, who commit to work with CPSC to quickly announce the recall and remedy to protect consumers.

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Recall Number: 19-074

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