Harbor Freight Tools Recalls One Stop Gardens 15,000 and 30,000 BTU Tank Top Propane Heaters Due to Burn Hazard
CPSC recall 21168. Recall date: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
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.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled tank top propane heaters and return them to their local Harbor Freight Tools store for a full refund of the purchase price, plus applicable tax, in the form of a Harbor Freight Tools gift card. Harbor Freight Tools is contacting all known purchasers directly.
CPSC recall 21168 has the recall date 21 Jul 2021. The notice names the firm Harbor Freight Tools. The recall has about 350,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2021 has 7,850 units. This register puts the recall under 2 hazards. The first is Burn.
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More of the notice
The hazard and the remedy are at the top of the page. Each quotation is the text of CPSC.
| Incidents and injuries | The firm has received reports of nine incidents of flame redirection to the rear of the heater and/or the tip switch safety feature melting. Three of these incidents resulted in minor burn injuries when the consumers attempted to turn off the unit. |
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| Units | 350,000 |
| Remedy options | Refund |
| Description | This recall involves the One Stop Gardens 15,000 BTU Tank Top Propane Heater (Item #63073) and the One Stop Gardens 30,000 BTU Tank Top Propane Heater (Item #63072). The heaters are designed to mount on top of a standard 20 lb. propane tank, and have an "easy start" with variable heat control valve, high efficiency heat reflector, and safety shutoff. SKU Description Item #63073 One Stop Gardens 15,000 BTU Tank Top Propane Heater Item #63072 One Stop Gardens 30,000 BTU Tank Top Propane Heater |
| Product | One Stop Gardens 15,000 and 30,000 BTU Tank Top Propane Heaters, About 350,000 |
| Sold at | Harbor Freight Tools stores nationwide and online at www.harborfreight.com from December 2015 through April 2021 for about $45 for the 15,000 BTU model and about $75 for the 30,000 BTU model. |
| Importer | Harbor Freight Tools |
| Distributor | Harbor Freight Tools |
| Made in | China |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 350,000Median of 2021: 7,850
- CPSC recalls of 2021
- 219
- Recalls of 2021 with one of the same hazards
- 21%
- Recalls on the register that name Harbor Freight Tools
- 17
Other recalls of the firm
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- CPSC recall notice 21168The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 21168. https://recallregister.com/product/9103-harbor-freight-tools-recalls-one-stop-gardens-15-000-and-30-000-btu-ta/. 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 21168 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
The firm has received reports of nine incidents of flame redirection to the rear of the heater and/or the tip switch safety feature melting. Three of these incidents resulted in minor burn injuries when the consumers attempted to turn off the unit.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Harbor Freight Tools stores nationwide and online at www.harborfreight.com from December 2015 through April 2021 for about $45 for the 15,000 BTU model and about $75 for the 30,000 BTU model.
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 21168?
- CPSC lists 1 remedy option:
Refund
- How many units are in CPSC recall 21168?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 350,000