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U.S. Consumer Product Safety CommissionRecalled 2019-02-27

Harbor Freight Tools Recalls Propane Torches Due to Burn Hazard

Is my product affected?

Greenwood propane torches

  • Brand Harbor Freight Tools, of Calabasas, Calif.

Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.

What happened

Harbor Freight Tools is recalling two models of Greenwood-branded propane torches because the trigger that controls the flame can fail to disengage when released, creating a burn hazard. The recall affects torches with SKU number 61589 (without igniter) and SKU number 61595 (with push button igniter). These torches have a steel nozzle, flow valve, blue grip, and black or orange hose. Only torches without markings on the handles or brass knobs are included in the recall, and the SKU number can be found on a sticker on the pipe leading to the nozzle, on the product packaging, or in the manual.

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

Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.

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.

What should I do?

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

Details from the source

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.

Source

Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗

Republished from the official source above; details can change — the source record controls.

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