Predator 2000W Power Stations
CPSC Recall #25-366 — July 3, 2025
Recall Summary
| Recall Number | 25-366 |
| Recall Date | July 3, 2025 |
| Remedy Type | Replace |
| Units Affected | About 6,500 |
| Importer | Harbor Freight Tools, of Calabasas, California |
| Manufactured In | China |
Where It Was Sold
| Harbor Freight Tools stores nationwide from February 2025 through April 2025 for about $950. |
Product
Predator 2000W Power Stations
Description
This recall involves the Predator 2000-Watt Power Station (SKU #70084, UPC 193175488718). The Power Stations are red and black and have “PREDATOR” in large white letters on the top of the front panel. “2000 Power Station” is in large white letters on the bottom of the front panel of the unit. The power stations are portable generators that run on a 1545-Watt lithium-ion phosphate battery that can be charged via A/C, solar power, or car. The power station can power up to 11 devices at once and has four A/C outlets, three USB-C outlets, three USB-A outlets and one 12V DC outlet. The SKU and UPC are located on labels affixed to the product.
Hazard
The wires in the power station’s AC outlet receptacles are reversed when the product is in Emergency Power Supply (“EPS”) mode, posing a shock hazard to consumers operating the power station.
Incidents & Injuries
The firm has received one report of the wires being reversed in EPS mode. No injuries have been reported.
Remedy Instructions
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled power stations and return them to their local Harbor Freight Tools store for a free replacement unit that will be available at the store. Harbor Freight Tools is contacting all known purchasers directly.
What Should You Do?
Stop using this product immediately. Contact the manufacturer for a Replace at no charge. If you experienced an injury, report it at SaferProducts.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Follow the consumer action instructions in the recall notice above. Most recalls require you to stop using the product and contact the manufacturer directly — either by calling the toll-free number listed in the official CPSC notice or by visiting the manufacturer's website. You generally do not need a receipt or original packaging to claim a remedy. The manufacturer is legally required to provide the remedy (Replace) at no cost to you.
No — you should stop using the product entirely, not just unplug it. Electric shock and fire hazards in recalled electrical products often involve internal wiring defects, faulty components, or insulation failures that can cause harm even after the product has been off for a period of time. Do not attempt to repair the product yourself. Keep it unplugged and stored safely until you receive the manufacturer's remedy. If the product has already shown signs of overheating, sparking, or discoloration, handle it carefully and consider contacting your local fire department for guidance on safe disposal.
In most cases, no. CPSC-coordinated recall remedies are designed to be accessible without proof of purchase. Manufacturers typically ask consumers to self-certify ownership and may ask for photos of the product or its serial number. Some manufacturers request that you mail in a portion of the product (such as a cut cord or removed component) as proof of disposal. Check the specific remedy instructions for this recall for exact requirements. If you registered your product at the time of purchase, the process is usually even simpler.
If the original manufacturer has gone out of business, the recall remedy may no longer be available through them. In this case, contact CPSC directly at 1-800-638-2772 or cpsc.gov for guidance. If the brand was acquired by another company, the acquiring company may have assumed recall obligations. In some cases where a remedy is unavailable, CPSC advises consumers to safely dispose of the product. If you were injured by the product of a defunct company, consult a product liability attorney — parent companies, distributors, and retailers may still bear liability in some circumstances.