Recalls / 2011-03-09

Global Industrial Recalls Workbench Components Due To Electrical Shock Hazard

11724 · Recalled 2011-03-09 · CPSC page

Description

This recall affects all workbenches with the following components: - The Power Riser is made of steel, has an 18-inch shelf with four duplex receptacles and an on/off switch mounted along the front. It comes in gray only and in lengths of 60, 72 and 96 inches. The riser attaches to the top of the bench. - The Power Apron is made of steel, has three duplex receptacles and an on/off switch mounted in one of the long cross beams. It comes in blue or tan and in lengths of 48, 60, 72 and 96 inches. - The Power Shelf is made of steel, has three duplex receptacles and an on/off switch mounted on the front. It comes in blue or tan and in lengths of 48, 60, 72 and 96 inches. It attaches to a pair of 48-inch uprights.

Hazards

Misrouted wiring in the electrical outlets on the workbench risers, aprons and shelves, and reverse polarity in some workbench power cords pose an electric shock hazard.

Reported injuries

Global has received eight reports of misrouted wires.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately unplug their workbench power cords and stop using the electrical outlets on the workbenches. Additionally, they should remove the power cord from the workbench. Global is contacting its customers directly and either sending replacement risers, aprons and shelves with properly wired outlets and replacement power cords or sending technicians on-site to repair faulty wiring and replace faulty power cords.

Products

Name	Model	Units
Global Workbench Power Risers, Power Aprons and Power Shelves		About 5,000

Parties

Manufacturer: Global Equipment Company
Made in: China
Sold at: Global Industrial sold the workbench components through its catalogs, on the Internet, from January 9, 2009 to December 24, 2010 for approximately $85 to $516.

Consumer contact

For additional information, contact Global's Customer Service Manager at the following toll free number (855) 657-0424 from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm ET or email the customer service manager at MMarshall@globalindustrial.com

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Source: CPSC recall 11724. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.