Harbor Freight Recalls Greenwood Propane Torches Due to Burn Hazard
Harbor Freight Tools is recalling Greenwood propane torches because the trigger can fail to disengage, posing a burn hazard. One burn injury has been reported.
What this means for you
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (burn hazard) where injury has been reported, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for products with reported injuries but no fatalities or structural vehicle defects.
Plain-English summary
Harbor Freight Tools is recalling about 150,000 Greenwood propane torches sold nationwide and online from November 2013 through October 2018. The recall involves two models: torches with no igniter (SKU 61589) and torches with a push button igniter (SKU 61595). The affected torches have a steel nozzle, a flow valve, a blue grip, and a black or orange hose. Only torches without markings on the handles or brass knobs are included in this recall.
The trigger on the torches that engages the flame can fail to disengage when the trigger is no longer pressed, posing a burn hazard. Harbor Freight has received two reports of the trigger failing to disengage, including one report of a burn injury.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled torches and return them to any Harbor Freight Tools location for a free replacement propane torch. For more information, consumers can contact Harbor Freight Tools at 800-444-3353 Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. PT, email [email protected], or visit www.harborfreight.com and click on Recall Safety Information on the bottom of the homepage.
The recalled product
- Product
- Greenwood propane torches
- Manufacturer
- Harbor Freight Tools, of Calabasas, Calif.
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 150,000
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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