Harbor Freight Tools Recalls One Stop Gardens 15,000 and 30,000 BTU Tank Top Propane Heaters Due to Burn Hazard

One Stop Gardens 15,000 and 30,000 BTU Tank Top Propane Heaters

Date of Recall

2021-07-21

CPSC Release Number

21-168

Manufactured In

China

Units

About 350,000

Distributor

Harbor Freight Tools, of Calabasas, Calif.

Importer

Harbor Freight Tools, of Calabasas, Calif.

Sold By

Harbor Freight Tools stores nationwide and online at www.harborfreight.com from December 2015 through April 2021 for about $45 for the 15,000 BTU model and about $75 for the 30,000 BTU model.

Problem/Hazard

In windy weather, the flame can be directed to the rear of the unit, which can melt the "tip switch" safety shut off feature at the rear of the heater. This poses a risk that the heater will not turn off if it tips over and poses a burn hazard to consumers.

Injuries/Incidents

The firm has received reports of nine incidents of flame redirection to the rear of the heater and/or the tip switch safety feature melting. Three of these incidents resulted in minor burn injuries when the consumers attempted to turn off the unit.

Description

This recall involves the One Stop Gardens 15,000 BTU Tank Top Propane Heater (Item #63073) and the One Stop Gardens 30,000 BTU Tank Top Propane Heater (Item #63072). The heaters are designed to mount on top of a standard 20 lb. propane tank, and have an "easy start" with variable heat control valve, high efficiency heat reflector, and safety shutoff.
 

SKU	Description
Item #63073	One Stop Gardens 15,000 BTU Tank Top Propane Heater
Item #63072	One Stop Gardens 30,000 BTU Tank Top Propane Heater

 

Remedy

Refund

Consumer Contact

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

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