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Harbor Freight Tools Recalls Bauer 4-Gallon Battery-Powered Backpack Sprayers Due to Fire Hazard
No injuries reported. This is a preventive recall action.
Source: CPSC
InfoRecall #25027
Harbor Freight Tools Recalls Bauer 4-Gallon Battery-Powered Backpack Sprayers Due to Fire Hazard
Harbor Freight Tools, of Calabasas, California · Bauer 20V Battery-Powered 4-Gallon Backpack Sprayers
Product Description
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
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.
Refund
Reported Injuries
Harbor Freight Tools has received eight reports of the battery overheating, including reports of smoking, melting and fire. No injuries have been reported.
411 Press Analysis
The CPSC announced a voluntary recall of Bauer 20V Battery-Powered 4-Gallon Backpack Sprayers on October 31, 2024. The sprayer pump on the backpack can leak chemicals into the battery compartment and can cause the battery to overheat, posing a fire hazard. This recall covers about 53,000 and was initiated by Harbor Freight Tools, of Calabasas, California as a preventive measure. No injuries have been reported to date. Consumers should stop using the product and obtain a full refund. The recall demonstrates proactive safety compliance by the manufacturer. Consumers can verify whether their product is affected by checking model numbers against the CPSC listing.
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