Harbor Freight Tools product recalls
13 CPSC recalls since 2010.
Harbor Freight Tools · Tools & hardwarePredator 2000W Power StationsThe wires in the power station's AC outlet receptacles are reversed when the product is in Emergency Power Supply ("EPS") mode…Shock hazardReplace6,500unitsJul 2025
Harbor Freight Tools · Electrical & batteriesBauer 20V Battery-Powered 4-Gallon Backpack SprayersThe sprayer pump on the backpack can leak chemicals into the battery compartment and can cause the battery to overheat, posing a…Fire hazardRefund53KunitsOct 2024
Harbor Freight Tools · Electrical & batteriesReplacement lower blade guards for 12-inch Chicago Electric Miter SawsThe recalled replacement lower blade guards do not sufficiently cover the saw blade and can break when making a cut, posing an…Injury hazardReplace7,175unitsFeb 2023
Harbor Freight Tools · Tools & hardwarePittsburgh Automotive Pneumatic Roller SeatsThe connection from the seat to the seat post can break, posing a fall hazard.Fall hazardRefund / Replace479KunitsFeb 2022
Harbor Freight Tools · Electrical & batteriesBauer Forced Air Propane Portable HeatersThe fitting at the back of the heater can fail to be sufficiently tight, causing the heater to leak propane gas, posing a fire…Fire hazardRepair19KunitsSep 2021
Harbor Freight Tools · Electrical & batteriesOne Stop Gardens 15,000 and 30,000 BTU Tank Top Propane HeatersIn windy weather, the flame can be directed to the rear of the unit, which can melt the "tip switch" safety shut off feature at…Burn hazardRefund350KunitsJul 2021
Harbor Freight Tools · Kitchen & appliancesGordon Folding KnivesThe locking mechanism can fail to engage on extension of the blade, posing a laceration hazard.Laceration hazardRefund1.1MunitsOct 2019
Harbor Freight Tools · Electrical & batteries80 Lumen 12V Rechargeable FlashlightsThe flashlight can overheat while charging, posing a burn hazard to consumers.Burn hazardRefund500KunitsFeb 2019
Harbor Freight Tools · Tools & hardwareGreenwood propane torchesThe trigger on the torches that engages the flame can fail to disengage when the trigger is no longer pressed, posing a burn…Burn hazardReplace150KunitsFeb 2019
Harbor Freight Tools · Tools & hardwareElectronic handgun safesThe handgun safes can open without the use of a key or combination upon impact and allow unintended access to the contents of the…Impact hazardRefund25KunitsAug 2018
Harbor Freight Tools · Outdoor & sportsPortland, One Stop Gardens, and Chicago Electric 14 inch electric chainsawsThe power switch can malfunction and allow the chainsaw to continue operating after the operator moves the switch to the "off"…Injury hazardReplace1.0MunitsMay 2018
Harbor Freight Tools · Tools & hardwareDrill Master 18-Volt Cordless DrillsAn internal switching mechanism can become stuck in the "on" position and overheat, posing fire and burn hazards.Fire hazardBurn hazardReplace1.7MunitsDec 2015
Harbor Freight Tools · Tools & hardwareCordless DrillThe black trigger switch on the 19.2v cordless drill can overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.Fire hazardBurn hazardReplace108KunitsNov 2012