Harbor Freight Tools Recalls Propane Torches Due to Burn Hazard
CPSC recall 19074. Recall date: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The trigger on the torches that engages the flame can fail to disengage when the trigger is no longer pressed, posing a burn hazard.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled torches and return them to any Harbor Freight Tools location for a free replacement propane torch.
CPSC recall 19074 has the recall date 27 Feb 2019. The notice names the firm Harbor Freight Tools. The recall has about 150,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2019 has 5,400 units. This register puts the recall under the hazard Burn.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | Harbor Freight has received two reports of the trigger failing to disengage, including one report of a burn injury. |
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| Units | 150,000 |
| Remedy options | Replace |
| Description | 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. |
| Product | Greenwood propane torches, About 150,000 |
| Sold at | Harbor Freight Tools stores nationwide and online at www.harborfreight.com from November 2013 through October 2018 for between $20 and $30. |
| Importer | Harbor Freight Tools |
| Made in | China |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 150,000Median of 2019: 5,400
- CPSC recalls of 2019
- 241
- Recalls of 2019 with one of the same hazards
- 20%
- Recalls on the register that name Harbor Freight Tools
- 17
Other recalls of the firm
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- CPSC recall notice 19074The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 19074. https://recallregister.com/product/8498-harbor-freight-tools-recalls-propane-torches-due-to-burn-hazard/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
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- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
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- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 19074 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
Harbor Freight has received two reports of the trigger failing to disengage, including one report of a burn injury.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Harbor Freight Tools stores nationwide and online at www.harborfreight.com from November 2013 through October 2018 for between $20 and $30.
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 19074?
- CPSC lists 1 remedy option:
Replace
- How many units are in CPSC recall 19074?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 150,000