Harbor Freight recently recalled 350,000 One Stop Gardens propane heaters because they are a fire hazard! If you own either of the 15,000 or 30,000 BTU tank top heaters you can return them for a refund at Harbor Freight. The refund will be in the form of a gift card. Harbor Freight is supposed to be contacting known buyers of this item. Below is the recall information from the Consumer Product Safety Commission.

Name of product:
One Stop Gardens 15,000 and 30,000 BTU Tank Top Propane Heaters
Hazard:
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.

Remedy:
Refund
Recall date:
July 21, 2021
Units:
About 350,000

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.

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.

Incidents/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.

Sold At:
Harbor Freight Tools stores nationwide and online at www.harborfreight.com from December 2015 through April 2021 for about $45 for the 15,000 BTU model and about $75 for the 30,000 BTU model.

Recall number:
21-168