CPSC, Harbor Freight Tools Announce Recall Propane Torches
CPSC recall 01139b. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The hose that comes with the propane torch can crack or burst, presenting a fire and explosion hazard.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Stop using the propane torches immediately. Consumers should call Harbor Freight Tools to obtain a refund.
CPSC recall 01139b has the recall date 2 May 2001. The notice names the firm Harbor Freight Tools. The recall has about 500 units. The median CPSC recall of 2001 has 22,500 units. This register puts the recall under 2 hazards. The first is Fire. CPSC gives the product type Torches.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | CPSC and Harbor Freight Tools have received two reports of torch hoses cracking and then bursting into a flash flame. One consumer suffered third-degree burns on his legs, and a second consumer suffered first-degree burns to his hand and arm. |
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| Units | 500 |
| Description | The propane torch, measuring about 22.5 inches long, comes as a "kit" with a wand, flow valve, turbo blast trigger, hard rubber grip and a hose that attaches to propane tanks. Writing on the hose of reads, "IN-8MM OUT-13MM BURST 525 PSI PRESSURE WORK 150 PSI MADE IN CHINA." The propane torch was sold in a clear plastic-wrap package with a white cardboard backing and contained "Harbor Freight Tools Assembly and Operating Instructions." Similar torches marked "Made in Italy" are not part of this recall. |
| Product | Propane Torches, About 500, Torches |
| Sold at | Harbor Freight Tools stores and catalogs nationwide sold these torches from May 2000 through September 2000 for about $20. |
| Importer | Harbor Freight Tools |
| Made in | China |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 500Median of 2001: 22,500
- CPSC recalls of 2001
- 245
- Recalls of 2001 with one of the same hazards
- 27%
- Recalls of 2001 in the category Torches
- 1%
- Recalls on the register that name Harbor Freight Tools
- 17
Other recalls of the firm
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 01139bThe notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 01139b. https://recallregister.com/product/6800-cpsc-harbor-freight-tools-announce-recall-propane-torches/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
- Source
- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
- Licence
- US government work, public domain
- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 01139b report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
CPSC and Harbor Freight Tools have received two reports of torch hoses cracking and then bursting into a flash flame. One consumer suffered third-degree burns on his legs, and a second consumer suffered first-degree burns to his hand and arm.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Harbor Freight Tools stores and catalogs nationwide sold these torches from May 2000 through September 2000 for about $20.
- How many units are in CPSC recall 01139b?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 500
- Where was the product made?
- The CPSC notice gives:
China