The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·20E062000·Announced 2020-09-01

Harbor Freight Recalls Pittsburgh Automotive A/C Manifold Gauge Sets

Harbor Freight is recalling Pittsburgh Automotive A/C Manifold Gauge Sets due to swapped labels that may cause pressurized refrigerant release and injury.

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 where the defect may result in injury from pressurized refrigerant release, but no specific injuries or illnesses have been reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Harbor Freight Tools is recalling certain Pittsburgh Automotive A/C R134A Manifold Gauge Sets, part number 62707. These units were sold between May 22, 2020, and August 11, 2020.

The recall is necessary because the labels for the high-pressure and low-pressure manifold and coupler valves may have been swapped. This error incorrectly states which way to open or close the valves, which may result in the release of pressurized refrigerant and increase the risk of injury.

Harbor Freight will notify owners and send new replacement labels with instructions on how to correctly apply them over the original labels. The recall began on October 13, 2020. Owners may contact Harbor Freight customer service at 1-800-444-3353 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
EQUIPMENT recall
Manufacturer
Harbor Freight Tools
Category
Consumer Product — Automotive Tools
Hazard
Affected units
22,050

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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