The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·23E006000·Announced 2023-02-03

Harbor Freight Recalls Holt Industries Fluid Extractor Units Due to Pressure Risk

Harbor Freight is recalling specific Holt Industries fluid extractor units because a pressure relief plug may fail, causing the lid to detach and posing an injury risk.

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 lid may detach due to excessive pressure, but no injuries have been reported, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products without reported injury.

Plain-English summary

Harbor Freight Tools is recalling certain Holt Industries Deluxe Manual Fluid Extractor and Dispenser units with part number 56384. The recall affects approximately 34,570 units. The defect involves the pressure relief plug, which may fail when the unit is in dispense mode, resulting in a build-up of excessive pressure.

This excessive pressure can cause the lid to suddenly detach, increasing the risk of injury to the user. No specific injuries or illnesses have been reported in the source text.

Harbor Freight will provide a replacement lid ring and pour spout cap with an integrated pressure relief valve, along with instructions, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 10, 2023. Owners may contact Harbor Freight customer service at 1-800-444-3353 for more information.

The recalled product

Product
EQUIPMENT recall
Manufacturer
Harbor Freight Tools
Category
Consumer Product — Fluid Extractor
Hazard
Affected units
34,570

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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