CPSC2024-10-31
Harbor Freight Tools Recalls Bauer 4-Gallon Battery-Powered Backpack Sprayers Due to Fire Hazard
Harbor Freight Tools, of Calabasas, California
Hazard
The sprayer pump on the backpack can leak chemicals into the battery compartment and can cause the battery to overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy
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 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.
Sold at
Harbor Freight Tools stores nationwide and online at www.harborfreight.com from March 2022 through September 2024 for between $80 and $120.
Affected count
About 53,000
Injuries reported
Harbor Freight Tools has received eight reports of the battery overheating, including reports of smoking, melting and fire. No injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Refund
Products
Bauer 20V Battery-Powered 4-Gallon Backpack Sprayers
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.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2025/Harbor-Freight-Tools-Recalls-Bauer-4-Gallon-Battery-Powered-Backpack-Sprayers-Due-to-Fire-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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