Bauer 20V Battery-Powered 4-Gallon Backpack Sprayers Recall

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Published by Reclia Safety Desk | July 16, 2026

📌 Recall Notice

Product: Bauer 20V Battery-Powered 4-Gallon Backpack Sprayers

Brand: Bauer

Hazards: Fire Hazard, Strangulation Hazard, Laceration Hazard, Chemical Risk

What to do: Stop using this product. Follow the recall instructions for refund or replacement.

Official US CPSC Recall Notice
Recall #10077 |
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Recall Summary

Product Bauer 20V Battery-Powered 4-Gallon Backpack Sprayers
Brand Bauer
Category Electronics
Recall Number 10077
Hazard Fire Hazard, Strangulation Hazard, Laceration Hazard, Chemical Risk
Units Affected Not specified
Recall Date October 31, 2024
Remedy Contact manufacturer
Country 🇺🇸 United States

Recall Information Record
Database Entry ID: 10077
Recall Number: 25027
Date Posted: 2024-10-31

1. Recall Summary
Harbor Freight Tools, of Calabasas, California, is recalling approximately 53,000 units of the Bauer 20V Cordless 4-Gallon Backpack Sprayer. The recall was initiated due to a fire hazard associated with the product. The recall notice was published on October 31, 2024. The product was manufactured in China.

2. Affected Products
The 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. The word “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 specific item number and UPC combination included in this recall is: Item number: 58671, UPC: 193175443663.

The recalled sprayers were sold at Harbor Freight Tools stores nationwide and online at www.harborfreight.com from March 2022 through September 2024 for between $80 and $120.

3. Hazard Information
The sprayer pump on the backpack can leak chemicals into the battery compartment and can cause the battery to overheat, posing a fire hazard. Harbor Freight Tools has received eight reports of the battery overheating, including reports of smoking, melting, and fire. No injuries have been reported.

4. Consumer Action Required
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled sprayers. Consumers should flush the sprayer with water and cut the sprayer hose and wand off the product with scissors. Consumers should then 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. If unable to return the sprayer hose and wand to a Harbor Freight Tools store, consumers should 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.

5. Official Remedy
The official remedy for this recall is a full refund in the form of a Harbor Freight Tools gift card. To receive the refund, consumers must return the sprayer hose and wand to a Harbor Freight Tools store or use a prepaid return shipping label provided by the company.

6. Contact Information
Consumers may contact Harbor Freight Tools at 800-444-3353 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. PT, Monday through Friday. Consumers may also email the company at recall@harborfreight.com. Additional information is available online at www.harborfreight.com/recalls or by visiting www.harborfreight.com and clicking on “Recall Safety Information” on the bottom of the homepage.

Recall Timeline

  • **October 31, 2024** – Recall announced by CPSC (Source)
  • **Current** – Consumers advised to stop using product
  • **Ongoing** – Refund or replacement available

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How do I identify the recalled Bauer 20V Battery-Powered 4-Gallon Backpack Sprayers?

A: Check the model and serial number on your product against the official recall notice (#10077).

Q: What should I do if I own the recalled Bauer 20V Battery-Powered 4-Gallon Backpack Sprayers?

A: The recall notice advises consumers to stop using the product and follow the recall instructions.

Q: How do I get a refund or replacement for the recalled Bauer 20V Battery-Powered 4-Gallon Backpack Sprayers?

A: Contact the manufacturer using the information in the recall notice.

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