CPSC, Harbor Freight Tools Announce Recall Propane Torches
Source: CPSC Recall #01139b
Recall Date
2001-05-02
Manufacturer
Harbor Freight Tools, of Camarillo, Calif.
Units Affected
About 500
Products Involved
Propane Torches
Hazard
The hose that comes with the propane torch can crack or burst, presenting a fire and explosion hazard.
Remedy
Stop using the propane torches immediately. Consumers should call Harbor Freight Tools to obtain a refund.
Reported Injuries
CPSC and Harbor Freight Tools have received two reports of torch hoses cracking and then bursting into a flash flame. One consumer suffered third-degree burns on his legs, and a second consumer suffered first-degree burns to his hand and arm.
Sold At
Harbor Freight Tools stores and catalogs nationwide sold these torches from May 2000 through September 2000 for about $20.
Manufactured In
China
Full Recall Description
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.
Data source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) via SaferProducts.gov.
For the most current recall information, check directly with CPSC or the manufacturer.
Last verified: 2026-03-28