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CPSC, Harbor Freight Tools Announce Recall Propane Torches is CPSC recall #01139b, announced on May 2, 2001. The CPSC cites the following hazard: The propane torch, measuring about 22.5 inches long, comes as a "kit" with a wand, flow valve, turbo blast trigger, hard rubber grip and a hose that attaches to propane tanks. Writing on the hose of reads, "IN-8MM OUT-13MM BURST 525 PSI PRESSURE WORK 150 PSI MADE IN CHINA." The propane torch was sold in a clear plastic-wrap package with a white cardboard backing and contained "Harbor Freight Tools Assembly and Operating Instructions." Similar torches marked "Made in Italy" are not part of this recall. The remedy is stop using the propane torches immediately. consumers should call harbor freight tools to obtain a refund.. Affected brand: Harbor Freight Tools.
The propane torch, measuring about 22.5 inches long, comes as a "kit" with a wand, flow valve, turbo blast trigger, hard rubber grip and a hose that attaches to propane tanks. Writing on the hose of reads, "IN-8MM OUT-13MM BURST 525 PSI PRESSURE WORK 150 PSI MADE IN CHINA." The propane torch was sold in a clear plastic-wrap package with a white cardboard backing and contained "Harbor Freight Tools Assembly and Operating Instructions." Similar torches marked "Made in Italy" are not part of this recall.
Affected products
Propane Torches
Recalled brands
Harbor Freight Tools
Remedy
Stop using the propane torches immediately. Consumers should call Harbor Freight Tools to obtain a refund.
Recall date
May 2, 2001
CPSC recall #01139b covers CPSC, Harbor Freight Tools Announce Recall Propane Torches, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on May 2, 2001. The CPSC cites the following hazard: The propane torch, measuring about 22.5 inches long, comes as a "kit" with a wand, flow valve, turbo blast trigger, hard rubber grip and a hose that attaches to propane tanks. Writing on the hose of reads, "IN-8MM OUT-13MM BURST 525 PSI PRESSURE WORK 150 PSI MADE IN CHINA." The propane torch was sold in a clear plastic-wrap package with a white cardboard backing and contained "Harbor Freight Tools Assembly and Operating Instructions." Similar torches marked "Made in Italy" are not part of this recall.
The CPSC remedy for recall #01139b is stop using the propane torches immediately. consumers should call harbor freight tools to obtain a refund.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.
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The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2001/CPSC-Harbor-Freight-Tools-Announce-Recall-Propane-Torches. RecallDocket links to it from this page.
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