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Harbor Freight Tools Recalls Bauer 4-Gallon Battery-Powered Backpack Sprayers Due to Fire Hazard

CPSC · October 31, 2024

Harbor Freight Tools Recalls Bauer 4-Gallon Battery-Powered Backpack Sprayers Due to Fire Hazard — CPSC recall announced October 31, 2024.
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..
Units affected: About 53,000.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled sprayers and contact Harbor Freight Tools for instructions on….
Details as of July 25, 2026; the linked official notice is authoritative for lot codes, VINs, and remedies.

Agency: CPSC
Posted: October 31, 2024
Status: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled…
Source ID: 25027

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

Products: Bauer 20V Battery-Powered 4-Gallon Backpack Sprayers
Sold at: Harbor Freight Tools stores nationwide and online at www.harborfreight.com from March 2022 through September 2024 for between $80 and $120.
Incidents: Harbor Freight Tools has received eight reports of the battery overheating, including reports of smoking, melting and fire. No injuries have been reported.