Propane torches are being recalled by Harbor Freight Tools due to burn hazards

Harbor Freight Tools is recalling about 150,000 greenwood propane torches.

The trigger on the torches that engages the flame can fail to disengage when the trigger is no longer pressed, posing a burn hazard.

Harbor Freight has received two reports of the trigger failing, including one report of a burn injury.

This recall involves two models of the greenwood-branded propane torches. The torches with no igniter have SKU number 61589 and the torches with a push-button igniter have SKU number 61595.

The torches have a steel nozzle, a flow valve, a blue grip, and a black or orange hose. The SKU number is printed on a sticker located on the pipe that leads to the nozzle on the product packaging and on the manual. Only propane torches that don’t have markings on the handles or brass knobs are included in this recall.

The torches were sold at Harbor Freight Tools stores nationwide and online at www.harborfreight.com from November 2013 through October 2018 for between $20 and $30.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled torches, the company and U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Advise. Consumers can return them to any Harbor Freight Tools location for a free replacement propane torch.

For more information, call Harbor Freight Tools at 800-444-3353 Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. PT, email [email protected], or visit www.harborfreight.com and click on Recall Safety Information on the bottom of the homepage.