Harbor Freight Tools Recalls to Repair Propane Portable Heaters Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)
CPSC recall 21782. Recall date: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
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.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled propane portable heaters and inspect the heaters with a soapy water leak test per these instructions (PDF) from Harbor Freight to determine that the fitting at the back of the unit is not leaking. Harbor Freight is contacting all known purchasers directly with updated instructions for use and detailed instructions on how to inspect and tighten the fittings on the heaters if necessary, using the wrench supplied with the product. If leaks persist, after self-inspection and appropriate tightening as needed, contact Harbor Freight Tools for more information.
CPSC recall 21782 has the recall date 16 Sep 2021. The notice names the firm Harbor Freight Tools. The recall has about 19,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2021 has 7,850 units. This register puts the recall under the hazard Fire.
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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 13 reports of propane gas leaking, including one report of a fire. No injuries have been reported. |
|---|---|
| Units | 19,000 |
| Remedy options | Repair |
| Description | This recall involves Bauer Forced Air Propane portable heaters, a forced air heater powered by propane gas. The unit is red, and measures 13 inches long, 9 inches high and 17 inches wide. The name "Bauer" is printed on the side of the heater in white letters. The heater has item number 57176 printed on the ratings label at the rear of the unit located next to the gas inlet. |
| Product | Bauer Forced Air Propane Portable Heaters, About 19,000 |
| Sold at | Harbor Freight Tools stores nationwide and online at www.harborfreight.com from November 2020 until March 5, 2021 for about $100. |
| Importer | Harbor Freight Tools |
| Made in | China |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 19,000Median of 2021: 7,850
- CPSC recalls of 2021
- 219
- Recalls of 2021 with one of the same hazards
- 25%
- Recalls on the register that name Harbor Freight Tools
- 17
Other recalls of the firm
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- CPSC recall notice 21782The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 21782. https://recallregister.com/product/9144-harbor-freight-tools-recalls-to-repair-propane-portable-heaters-due-to/. 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 21782 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
The firm has received 13 reports of propane gas leaking, including one report of a fire. No injuries have been reported.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Harbor Freight Tools stores nationwide and online at www.harborfreight.com from November 2020 until March 5, 2021 for about $100.
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 21782?
- CPSC lists 1 remedy option:
Repair
- How many units are in CPSC recall 21782?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 19,000