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Harbor Freight Tools Recalls
15 recalls on record · May 2, 2001 to July 3, 2025 · Appliances, Clothing & Accessories, Electronics & Batteries, Fire & Safety, Outdoor & Garden, Tools & Hardware

July 3, 2025Appliances
Harbor Freight Tools Recalls Predator 2000-Watt Power Stations Due to Shock Hazard
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 operating the power station.

October 31, 2024Electronics & Batteries
Harbor Freight Tools Recalls Bauer 4-Gallon Battery-Powered Backpack Sprayers Due to Fire Hazard
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.

February 23, 2023Tools & Hardware
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)
Hazard: 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.

February 9, 2022Appliances
Harbor Freight Tools Recalls Seats Due to Fall Hazard
Hazard: The connection from the seat to the seat post can break, posing a fall hazard.

September 16, 2021Appliances
Harbor Freight Tools Recalls to Repair Propane Portable Heaters Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)
Hazard: 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.

July 21, 2021Outdoor & Garden
Harbor Freight Tools Recalls One Stop Gardens 15,000 and 30,000 BTU Tank Top Propane Heaters Due to Burn Hazard
Hazard: 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 that the heater will not turn off if it tips over and poses a burn hazard to consumers.

October 4, 2019Clothing & Accessories
Harbor Freight Tools Recalls Gordon Folding Knives Due to Laceration Hazard
Hazard: The locking mechanism can fail to engage on extension of the blade, posing a laceration hazard.

February 27, 2019Outdoor & Garden
Harbor Freight Tools Recalls Propane Torches Due to Burn Hazard
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.

February 27, 2019Electronics & Batteries
Harbor Freight Tools Recalls 12V Rechargeable Flashlights Due to Overheating and Burn Hazards
Hazard: The flashlight can overheat while charging, posing a burn hazard to consumers.

August 9, 2018Fire & Safety
Harbor Freight Tools Recalls Handgun Safes Due to Serious Injury Hazard
Hazard: 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 to children and others.

May 14, 2018Tools & Hardware
Harbor Freight Tools Recalls Chainsaws Due to Serious Injury Hazard
Hazard: 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 to the operator.

December 1, 2015Electronics & Batteries
Harbor Freight Tools Recalls Cordless Drills Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
Hazard: An internal switching mechanism can become stuck in the "on" position and overheat, posing fire and burn hazards.

November 27, 2012Electronics & Batteries
Harbor Freight Tools Recalls Cordless Drill Due to Fire and Burn Hazard
Hazard: The black trigger switch on the 19.2v cordless drill can overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.

March 10, 2004Electronics & Batteries
CPSC, Harbor Freight Tools Announce Recall of Heavy Duty Portable Industrial Cord Reel
Hazard: Electric shock or fire possible because the internal grounding conductor may not be properly secured to the receptacle.

May 2, 2001Outdoor & Garden
CPSC, Harbor Freight Tools Announce Recall Propane Torches
Hazard: The hose that comes with the propane torch can crack or burst, presenting a fire and explosion hazard.