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Harbor Freight Tools Recalls Bauer 4-Gallon Battery-Powered Backpack Sprayers Due to Fire Hazard

Recall 25-027 · October 31, 2024 · Harbor Freight Tools

What to doConsumers should immediately stop using the recalled sprayers and contact Harbor Freight Tools for instructions on returning the sprayer hose and wand to the nearest store for a full refund in the form of a Harbor Freight Tools gift card. Consumers should flush the sprayer with water and cut the sprayer hose and wand off the product with scissors. If unable to return the sprayer hose and wand to a Harbor Freight Tools store, contact Harbor Freight Tools using their toll-free number or email address to request a prepaid return shipping label. Harbor Freight Tools is contacting all known purchasers directly.

Read the official CPSC notice

Recall at a glance

Recall number
25-027 (CPSC)
Recall date
October 31, 2024
Brand
Harbor Freight Tools
Category
Power banks, chargers and batteries
Products
Bauer 20V Battery-Powered 4-Gallon Backpack Sprayers
Hazard
Fire Hazard
Hazard type
Fire and burnPoisoning and toxic substances
Remedy
Refund
Units
About 53,000
Made in
China
Last updated by CPSC
October 31, 2024

What was recalled

This recall involves the Bauer 20V Cordless 4-Gallon Backpack Sprayer. The sprayer is a chemical sprayer product powered by a 20V rechargeable lithium-ion battery (sold separately) and allows a user to wear the backpack and continuously spray liquids. The product measures approximately 21 inches tall x 13 inches deep x 15 inches wide. The sprayer is red, white and black. Bauer is printed on the back of the product. The item number and UPC are printed on a label inside the bottom of the battery compartment. The following item number and UPC combination is included in this recall: Item number: 58671 UPC: 193175443663

Is my product affected?

Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.

  • Bauer 20V Battery-Powered 4-Gallon Backpack Sprayers · About 53,000 units

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Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Harbor Freight Tools stores nationwide and online at www.harborfreight.com from March 2022 through September 2024 for between $80 and $120.; Harbor Freight Tools, of Calabasas, California.

Injuries or incidents reported

Harbor Freight Tools has received eight reports of the battery overheating, including reports of smoking, melting and fire. No injuries have been reported.

Consumer contact

Harbor Freight Tools at 800-444-3353 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. PT, Monday through Friday, email at recall@harborfreight.com or online at www.harborfreight.com/recalls or www.harborfreight.com and click on "Recall Safety Information" on the bottom of the homepage for more information.

Recall history and context

Harbor Freight Tools appears in 16 CPSC recalls on record. See all Harbor Freight Tools recalls.

Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 109 recalls in the power banks, chargers and batteries category, 20 recalls of them in the past 12 months.

Frequently asked questions

What was recalled?

Bauer 20V Battery-Powered 4-Gallon Backpack Sprayers (About 53,000 units). This recall involves the Bauer 20V Cordless 4-Gallon Backpack Sprayer.

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Fire Hazard.

What should I do if I own one?

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled sprayers and contact Harbor Freight Tools for instructions on returning the sprayer hose and wand to the nearest store for a full refund in the form of a Harbor Freight Tools gift card. Consumers should flush the sprayer with water and cut the sprayer hose and wand off the product with scissors. If unable to return the sprayer hose and wand to a Harbor Freight…

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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on October 31, 2024. Details can change; the official notice is the authority. If your product may be recalled, stop and read the notice before deciding what to do. Terms and disclaimer.