Recalls / 2021-07-21

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

21168 · Recalled 2021-07-21 · CPSC page

Recalled 15,000 BTU Tank Top Propane Heater (Item #63073)

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

Hazards

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.

Reported injuries

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.

Remedy

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 Tools gift card. Harbor Freight Tools is contacting all known purchasers directly.

Products

Name	Model	Units
One Stop Gardens 15,000 and 30,000 BTU Tank Top Propane Heaters		About 350,000

Parties

Importer: Harbor Freight Tools, of Calabasas, Calif.
Distributor: Harbor Freight Tools, of Calabasas, Calif.
Made in: China
Sold at: Harbor Freight Tools, online at www.harborfreight.com, 000 BTU model, about $75 for the 30, 000 BTU model.

Consumer contact

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

More images

Hang Tag on recalled 15,000 BTU Tank Top Propane Heater showing Item #63073

Recalled 30,000 BTU Tank Top Propane Heater (Item #63072)

Label on recalled 30,000 BTU Tank Top Propane Heater showing Item #63072

Source: CPSC recall 21168. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.