About 53,000 Bauer 20V Cordless 4-Gallon Backpack Sprayers are being recalled because the sprayer pump can leak chemicals into the battery compartment. This defect can cause the battery to overheat, which has led to eight reports of smoking, melting, and fire. The recalled sprayers are red, white, and black with the brand name 'Bauer' on the back. Harbor Freight Tools is offering a full refund in the form of a gift card for consumers who return specific parts of the product.
Chemicals leaking into the battery compartment can cause the 20V lithium-ion battery to overheat, posing a fire hazard. There have been eight reported incidents involving battery overheating, smoking, or fire, though no injuries have been reported.
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.
Item number and UPC are printed on a label inside the bottom of the battery compartment. Dimensions are approximately 21 inches tall x 13 inches deep x 15 inches wide.
Recalled Bauer 20V Battery-Powered 4-Gallon Backpack Sprayer
Location of the product label on the bottom of the recalled Bauer 20V Battery-Powered 4-Gallon Backpack Sprayer
If you or a family member were harmed by this recalled product, you may have legal rights. Consider consulting a consumer protection attorney to understand your options for compensation.
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Sources: CPSC Notice · Raw API Response