Recalls / 2004-03-10

CPSC, Harbor Freight Tools Announce Recall of Heavy Duty Portable Industrial Cord Reel

04542 · Recalled 2004-03-10 · CPSC page

Description

The recalled heavy duty portable industrial cord reels are yellow with a carrying handle, extendable/retractable extension cord and 6 electrical outlets/plugs. The units are marked "Cord Reel Portable Power" and sold as "SKU 42053." The label on the rear of the unit contains the following information: "Cord Reel, 10 Amps, 125 Volts, 1250 Watts, Caution, Disconnect all plugs inserted into the outlets on this face before winding cord reel in either direction, Made in Taiwan, R.O.C."

Hazards

Electric shock or fire possible because the internal grounding conductor may not be properly secured to the receptacle.

Reported injuries

None reported.

Remedy

Stop using the cord and reel immediately. Consumers should call Harbor Freight Tools to obtain a refund. Harbor Freight Tools is contacting owners of affected cord reels by direct mail, where the name is known to the firm.

Products

Name	Model	Units
Heavy Duty Portable Industrial Cord Reel		9,390

Parties

Manufacturer: Harbor Freight Tools
Made in: Taiwan
Sold at: Harbor Freight Tools catalogs, website only, from January 2000 through the beginning of February 2004, for approximately $10 to $13.

Consumer contact

Consumers should call Harbor Freight Tools at (800) 444-3353 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. PT Monday through Friday to obtain a refund. Consumers can also visit the firm's website at www.harborfreight.com

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Source: CPSC recall 04542. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.