Harbor Freight Tools recalls

17 recalls in our records from 1999 to 2025: 17 CPSC.

Recalls with full detail pages

• CPSC · Consumer productJul 3, 2025

  Harbor Freight Tools Recalls Predator 2000-Watt Power Stations Due to Shock Hazard

  The wires in the power station's AC outlet receptacles are reversed when the product is in Emergency Power Supply ("EPS") mode, posing a shock hazard to consumers…

• CPSC · Consumer productOct 31, 2024

  Harbor Freight Tools Recalls Bauer 4-Gallon Battery-Powered Backpack Sprayers Due to Fire Hazard

  The sprayer pump on the backpack can leak chemicals into the battery compartment and can cause the battery to overheat, posing a fire hazard.

Earlier and other recalls

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• CPSC · Consumer productFeb 23, 2023

  Harbor Freight Tools USA Recalls Replacement Lower Blade Guards for 12-Inch Chicago Electric Miter Saw Due to Injury Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Harbor Freight Tools (Recall Alert) Official notice ↗

  The recalled replacement lower blade guards do not sufficiently cover the saw blade and can break when making a cut, posing an injury hazard to the user.

• CPSC · Consumer productFeb 9, 2022

  Harbor Freight Tools Recalls Seats Due to Fall Hazard Official notice ↗

  The connection from the seat to the seat post can break, posing a fall hazard.

• CPSC · Consumer productSep 16, 2021

  Harbor Freight Tools Recalls to Repair Propane Portable Heaters Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert) Official notice ↗

  The fitting at the back of the heater can fail to be sufficiently tight, causing the heater to leak propane gas, posing a fire hazard.

• CPSC · Consumer productJul 21, 2021

  Harbor Freight Tools Recalls One Stop Gardens 15,000 and 30,000 BTU Tank Top Propane Heaters Due to Burn Hazard Official notice ↗

  In windy weather, the flame can be directed to the rear of the unit, which can melt the "tip switch" safety shut off feature at the rear of the heater. This poses a risk…

• CPSC · Consumer productOct 4, 2019

  Harbor Freight Tools Recalls Gordon Folding Knives Due to Laceration Hazard Official notice ↗

  The locking mechanism can fail to engage on extension of the blade, posing a laceration hazard.

• CPSC · Consumer productFeb 27, 2019

  Harbor Freight Tools Recalls Propane Torches Due to Burn Hazard Official notice ↗

  The trigger on the torches that engages the flame can fail to disengage when the trigger is no longer pressed, posing a burn hazard.

• CPSC · Consumer productFeb 27, 2019

  Harbor Freight Tools Recalls 12V Rechargeable Flashlights Due to Overheating and Burn Hazards Official notice ↗

  The flashlight can overheat while charging, posing a burn hazard to consumers.

• CPSC · Consumer productAug 9, 2018

  Harbor Freight Tools Recalls Handgun Safes Due to Serious Injury Hazard Official notice ↗

  The handgun safes can open without the use of a key or combination upon impact and allow unintended access to the contents of the safe, posing a risk of serious injury…

• CPSC · Consumer productMay 14, 2018

  Harbor Freight Tools Recalls Chainsaws Due to Serious Injury Hazard Official notice ↗

  The power switch can malfunction and allow the chainsaw to continue operating after the operator moves the switch to the "off" position, posing a serious injury hazard…

• CPSC · Consumer productDec 1, 2015

  Harbor Freight Tools Recalls Cordless Drills Due to Fire and Burn Hazards Official notice ↗

  An internal switching mechanism can become stuck in the "on" position and overheat, posing fire and burn hazards.

• CPSC · Consumer productNov 27, 2012

  Harbor Freight Tools Recalls Cordless Drill Due to Fire and Burn Hazard Official notice ↗

  The black trigger switch on the 19.2v cordless drill can overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.

• CPSC · Consumer productAug 5, 2008

  Halogen Work Lights Recalled by Harbor Freight Tools Due to Fire and Shock Hazards Official notice ↗

  The halogen work lights can overheat and melt, posing a risk of fire and electrical shock to consumers.

• CPSC · Consumer productMar 10, 2004

  CPSC, Harbor Freight Tools Announce Recall of Heavy Duty Portable Industrial Cord Reel Official notice ↗

  Electric shock or fire possible because the internal grounding conductor may not be properly secured to the receptacle.

• CPSC · Consumer productMay 2, 2001

  CPSC, Harbor Freight Tools Announce Recall Propane Torches Official notice ↗

  The hose that comes with the propane torch can crack or burst, presenting a fire and explosion hazard.

• CPSC · Consumer productJun 10, 1999

  Work Lights Recalled by Harbor Freight Tools Official notice ↗

  Electrocution/Electric Shock

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