Stop using nowConsumer product recall · CPSC · Published February 9, 2022
Pittsburgh Automotive Seat Recall: Fall Hazard Due to Broken Welds
Harbor Freight recalls Pittsburgh Automotive pneumatic roller seats due to weld breakage causing falls. Check item numbers and return for a refund or replacement.
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Harbor Freight Tools is recalling certain Pittsburgh Automotive-branded pneumatic roller seats because the connection between the seat and the post can break, posing a fall hazard. The company has received 96 reports of the seat weld breaking, including ten reports of minor injuries such as bruises from users falling. Consumers are advised to stop using these seats immediately. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/2681-pittsburgh-automotive-seat-recall-fall-hazard-due-to-broken-welds.
“Pittsburgh Automotive Seat Recall: Fall Hazard Due to Broken Welds.” GovInfoNow, updated October 10, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/2681-pittsburgh-automotive-seat-recall-fall-hazard-due-to-broken-welds. Based on CPSC recall #9227 (https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2022/Harbor-Freight-Tools-Recalls-Seats-Due-to-Fall-Hazar).
The Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on Feb. 9, 2022, that Harbor Freight Tools is recalling Pittsburgh Automotive pneumatic roller seats due to a fall hazard. The agency said the connection from the seat to the post can break. Owners should return the seats for a free replacement or refund.
How to tell if you have it
Brand: Pittsburgh Automotive
Product: Pneumatic Roller Seats
Item Number UPC 61896 792363618960
Item Number UPC 46319 193175340764
Item Number UPC 63456 792363634564
Product Registration Number CA-44417
Sold at Harbor Freight Tools stores nationwide and online at www.harborfreight.com from July 2014 through September 2021
What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled seats and return them to the nearest Harbor Freight Tools store for a free replacement or full refund in the form of a gift card. If unable to return the seat to one of Harbor Freight Tools' locations, contact Harbor Freight Tools using the toll-free number or email address below to request a prepaid return shipping label for a replacement or a refund.
The hazard
According to the CPSC, the connection from the seat to the seat post can break, posing a fall hazard. Harbor Freight Tools has received 96 reports of the seat weld breaking, including ten reports of minor injuries, including bruises from users falling from the seat.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show other recent recalls involving fall hazards include Sauna360 Tylö Halmstad and Kiruna Hybrid Saunas (2026-09-17), Agrish Bed Rail (2026-10-01), and Adams Adir Patio Chairs (2026-01-15).
How to tell if you have this one
Check for a white label on the bottom of the seat's storage tray with Product Registration Number CA-44417. Verify if your item number is 61896, 46319, or 63456, or if the UPC matches 792363618960, 193175340764, or 792363634564. The seats are red with a black storage tray above the wheels and have a 15 to 20-inch pneumatic lift range.
Brand
Pittsburgh Automotive
Product
Pittsburgh Automotive Pneumatic Roller Seats
Category
Consumer product
Based on the official CPSC remedy
What to do — step by step
Stop Using Immediately
Cease using the recalled seat right away to prevent potential falls and injury.
Return for Refund or Replacement
Take the seat to the nearest Harbor Freight Tools store for a free replacement or full refund via gift card, or contact customer service to request a prepaid return shipping label.
Official remedy
What CPSC says to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled seats and return them to the nearest Harbor Freight Tools store for a free replacement or full refund in the form of a gift card. If you are unable to return the seat to one of Harbor Freight Tools' locations, contact Harbor Freight Tools using the toll-free number or email address below to request a prepaid return shipping label for a replacement or a refund. Harbor Freight Tools is contacting all known purchasers directly.
Where it went
Where it was sold
Sold nationwide.
Nationwide
Not listed
CPSC “Sold at”: “Harbor Freight Tools stores nationwide and online at www.harborfreight.com from July 2014 through September 2021 for about $30.”
Sold nationwide.
Take action
Contact Pittsburgh Automotive
We’ve drafted a message you can send Pittsburgh Automotive to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 9227 — Pittsburgh Automotive Seat Recall: Fall Hazard Due to Broken Welds
Hello,
I own a Pittsburgh Automotive Seat Recall: Fall Hazard Due to Broken Welds that is covered by recall 9227 from Pittsburgh Automotive.
The official recall notice states: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled seats and return them to the nearest Harbor Freight Tools store for a free replacement or full refund in the form of a gift card. If you are unable to return the seat to one of Harbor Freight Tools' locations, contact Harbor Freight Tools using the toll-free number or email address below to request a prepaid return shipping label for a replacement or a refund. Harbor Freight Tools is contacting all known purchasers directly.
I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this?
Thank you.
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