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Harbor Freight Tools Recalls to Repair Propane Portable Heaters Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert) is CPSC recall #21782, announced on September 16, 2021. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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. The remedy is 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.. Affected brand: Harbor Freight Tools.
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.
Affected products
Bauer Forced Air Propane Portable Heaters
Recalled brands
Harbor Freight Tools
Remedy
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.
Recall date
September 16, 2021
CPSC recall #21782 covers Harbor Freight Tools Recalls to Repair Propane Portable Heaters Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert), announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on September 16, 2021. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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.
The CPSC remedy for recall #21782 is 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.. 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/2021/Harbor-Freight-Tools-Recalls-to-Repair-Propane-Portable-Heaters-Due-to-Fire-Hazard-Recall-Alert. RecallDocket links to it from this page.
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