Product Recall Number: 19-074
Why was Greenwood propane torches recalled?
The trigger on the torches that engages the flame can fail to disengage when the trigger is no longer pressed, posing a burn hazard.
Product Recall Number: 19-074
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 2019-02-27
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of Product: Greenwood propane torches
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.
Hazard Description: The trigger on the torches that engages the flame can fail to disengage when the trigger is no longer pressed, posing a burn hazard.
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: Replace
Units: About 150,000
Incidents: Harbor Freight has received two reports of the trigger failing to disengage, including one report of a burn injury.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled torches and return them to any Harbor Freight Tools location for a free replacement propane torch.
Sold At: Harbor Freight Tools stores nationwide and online at www.harborfreight.com from November 2013 through October 2018 for between $20 and $30.
Importers: Harbor Freight Tools, of Calabasas, Calif.
Manufacturers: None Listed
Distributors: Harbor Freight Tools, of Calabasas, Calif.
Manufactured In: China
Custom Label: None Listed
Custom Field: None Listed