CPSC recall 21782
Bauer Forced Air Propane Portable Heaters
- CPSC
- unknown
- Published 2021-09-16
On 2021-09-16 the CPSC announced a recall of Bauer Forced Air Propane Portable Heaters by Harbor Freight Tools, citing 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.
| Agency | CPSC |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 21782 |
| Classification | Not classified |
| Status | unknown |
| Initiated | 2021-09-16 |
| Published | 2021-09-16 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC |
| Company | Harbor Freight Tools |
| Distribution | US |
Product
Bauer Forced Air Propane Portable Heaters | This recall involves Bauer Forced Air Propane portable heaters, a forced air heater powered by propane gas. The unit is red, and measures 13 inches long, 9 inches high and 17 inches wide. The name "Bauer" is printed on the side of the heater in white letters. The heater has item number 57176 printed on the ratings label at the rear of the unit located next to the gas inlet.
Reason
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.
Status history
No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC. Current status: unknown.
Source
Official record: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2021/Harbor-Freight-Tools-Recalls-to-Repair-Propane-Portable-Heaters-Due-to-Fire-Hazard-Recall-Alert
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