CPSC recall · Reported October 31, 2024
Harbor Freight Tools Recalls Bauer 4-Gallon Battery-Powered Backpack Sprayers Due to Fire 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.
The CPSC recalled This recall involves the Bauer 20V Cordless 4-Gallon Backpack Sprayer. The sprayer is a c….
Harbor Freight Tools Recalls Bauer 4-Gallon Battery-Powered Backpack Sprayers Due to Fire… was recalled and listed by the CPSC in October 31, 2024. Reason: The sprayer pump on the backpack can leak chemicals into the battery compartment and can cause the battery to…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled sprayers and contact Harbor Freight …. Verify recall #25027 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
issued this CPSC recall-The sprayer pump on the backpack can leak chemicals into the battery compartment and can cause the battery to….
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- October 31, 2024
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #25027 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
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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
Reason for recall
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, what to do
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.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 25027 |
| Date reported | October 31, 2024 |
| Date initiated | October 31, 2024 |
| Recalling firm | Not disclosed |
| Affected scope | About 53,000 |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled sprayers and contact Harbor Freight Tools for instructions on returning the …
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- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
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