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Recalled products sold at Harbor Freight Tools: 13 recalls from 2015 to 2025 (CPSC)
The CPSC names Harbor Freight Tools as a store that sold recalled products in 13 recalls from 2015 to 2025: all from the CPSC. The latest, on July 3, 2025, covers Hyper Tough, Worx and Portland Chainsaws and Pole Saws (About 49,000 (In addition, about 3,000 were sold in Canada)). Hazard: The main switch on the recalled chainsaws and pole saws can fail, allowing the saws to continue to run even after the switch is released, posing a laceration hazard. Source: CPSC recall 25371.
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- July 3, 2025Latest recall
Recalled products sold at Harbor Freight Tools
Each recall names Harbor Freight Tools in the agency's sold-at text.
| Date | Agency | Product | Firms | Hazard | Units | Remedy | Sold at | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 3, 2025 | CPSC | Hyper Tough, Worx and Portland Chainsaws and Pole Saws | Positec Tool Corporation (importer) | The main switch on the recalled chainsaws and pole saws can fail, allowing the saws to continue to run even after the switch is released, posing a laceration hazard. | About 49,000 (In addition, about 3,000 were sold in Canada) | Replace: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled products and contact Positec for a pre-paid shipping label, and a new box as needed, to return the units free of charge. Positec will provide a free replacement chainsaw or pole... | Amazon, Walmart, Harbor Freight Tools, worx.com | cpsc.gov |
| July 3, 2025 | CPSC | Predator 2000W Power Stations | Harbor Freight Tools (importer) | The wires in the power station's AC outlet receptacles are reversed when the product is in Emergency Power Supply ("EPS") mode, posing a shock hazard to consumers operating the power station. | About 6,500 | Replace: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled power stations and return them to their local Harbor Freight Tools store for a free replacement unit that will be available at the store. Harbor Freight Tools is contacting all... | Harbor Freight Tools | cpsc.gov |
| October 31, 2024 | CPSC | Bauer 20V Battery-Powered 4-Gallon Backpack Sprayers | Harbor Freight Tools (importer) | The sprayer pump on the backpack can leak chemicals into the battery compartment and can cause the battery to overheat, posing a fire hazard. | About 53,000 | Refund: 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... | Harbor Freight Tools | cpsc.gov |
| February 23, 2023 | CPSC | Replacement lower blade guards for 12-inch Chicago Electric Miter Saws | Harbor Freight Tools (importer) | The recalled replacement lower blade guards do not sufficiently cover the saw blade and can break when making a cut, posing an injury hazard to the user. | About 7,175 | Replace: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled replacement lower blade guards and contact Harbor Freight for a free lower guard assembly kit and installation instructions. Harbor Freight is contacting all known purchasers. | Harbor Freight Tools | cpsc.gov |
| February 9, 2022 | CPSC | Pittsburgh Automotive Pneumatic Roller Seats | Harbor Freight Tools (importer) | The connection from the seat to the seat post can break, posing a fall hazard. | About 478,800 | Refund or replace: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled seats and return them to the nearest Harbor Freight Tools store for a free replacement or full refund in the form of a gift card. If you are unable to return the seat... | Harbor Freight Tools | cpsc.gov |
| September 16, 2021 | CPSC | Bauer Forced Air Propane Portable Heaters | Harbor Freight Tools (importer) | The fitting at the back of the heater can fail to be sufficiently tight, causing the heater to leak propane gas, posing a fire hazard. | About 19,000 | Repair: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled propane portable heaters and inspect the heaters with a soapy water leak test per these instructions (PDF) from Harbor Freight to determine that the fitting at the back of the... | Harbor Freight Tools | cpsc.gov |
| July 21, 2021 | CPSC | One Stop Gardens 15,000 and 30,000 BTU Tank Top Propane Heaters | Harbor Freight Tools (importer); Harbor Freight Tools (distributor) | 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... | About 350,000 | Refund: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled tank top propane heaters and return them to their local Harbor Freight Tools store for a full refund of the purchase price, plus applicable tax, in the form of a Harbor Freight... | Harbor Freight Tools | cpsc.gov |
| October 4, 2019 | CPSC | Gordon Folding Knives | Harbor Freight Tools (importer) | The locking mechanism can fail to engage on extension of the blade, posing a laceration hazard. | About 1.1 million | Refund: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled knives and return them to a Harbor Freight Tools store for a full refund in the form of a $5 store gift card plus sales tax. | Harbor Freight Tools | cpsc.gov |
| February 27, 2019 | CPSC | Greenwood propane torches | Harbor Freight Tools (importer) | The trigger on the torches that engages the flame can fail to disengage when the trigger is no longer pressed, posing a burn hazard. | About 150,000 | Replace: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled torches and return them to any Harbor Freight Tools location for a free replacement propane torch. | Harbor Freight Tools | cpsc.gov |
| February 27, 2019 | CPSC | 80 Lumen 12V Rechargeable Flashlights | Harbor Freight Tools (importer) | The flashlight can overheat while charging, posing a burn hazard to consumers. | About 500,000 | Refund: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled flashlights, and return them to any Harbor Freight Tools location for a refund in the form of a $5 Harbor Freight Tools gift card. | Harbor Freight Tools | cpsc.gov |
| August 9, 2018 | CPSC | Electronic handgun safes | Harbor Freight Tools (importer); Harbor Freight Tools (distributor) | The handgun safes can open without the use of a key or combination upon impact and allow unintended access to the contents of the safe, posing a risk of serious injury to children and others. | About 25,000 | Refund: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled handgun safes, secure the handguns to keep them away from children and return the safes to any Harbor Freight Tools location for a full refund of the purchase price in the form... | Harbor Freight Tools | cpsc.gov |
| May 14, 2018 | CPSC | Portland, One Stop Gardens, and Chicago Electric 14 inch electric chainsaws | Harbor Freight Tools (importer) | The power switch can malfunction and allow the chainsaw to continue operating after the operator moves the switch to the "off" position, posing a serious injury hazard to the operator. | About 1,020,000 | Replace: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled chainsaws and return the product to their local Harbor Freight Tools store for a free replacement chainsaw. Replacement units will be available starting May 21, 2018. | Harbor Freight Tools | cpsc.gov |
| December 1, 2015 | CPSC | Drill Master 18-Volt Cordless Drills | Harbor Freight Tools (importer) | An internal switching mechanism can become stuck in the "on" position and overheat, posing fire and burn hazards. | About 1.7 million units | Replace: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled drills and return the unit to the nearest Harbor Freight Tools store to receive a replacement drill. | Harbor Freight Tools | cpsc.gov |
Brands recalled most often
| Firm | Recalls |
|---|---|
| Harbor Freight Tools | 12 |
| Positec Tool Corporation | 1 |
Categories
| Category | Recalls |
|---|---|
| Power tools and outdoor equipment | 4 |
| Grills, fire pits and candles | 3 |
| Home appliances | 2 |
| Kitchen and housewares | 1 |
| Batteries and chargers | 1 |
By year
| Year | Recalls |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 |
| 2024 | 1 |
| 2023 | 1 |
| 2022 | 1 |
| 2021 | 2 |
| 2019 | 3 |
| 2018 | 2 |
| 2015 | 1 |
Where each agency publishes its recalls
Updated July 3, 2025. Read from U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data. Public domain (U.S. government work). Recalls are as the agencies published them: the CPSC, FDA (food enforcement reports) and NHTSA. A firm is one firm only when its exact name and country match; the CPSC and FDA print no firm ID. Stores are listed only when the agency's sold-at text names them, and an agency often adds that more stores sold the product. Categories are grouped by SpecStream from the words in the agency's title and product text. Free to reuse with credit to SpecStream under CC BY 4.0. Spot a wrong value? Write to [email protected] with the link to this page.