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

U.S. CPSCFireElectric shockMar 10, 2004
Recalled cord reel
Recalled cord reel
Label on recalled cord reel
Label on recalled cord reel

Photos from the official notice: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission · image rights

Hazard

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

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.

Incidents & injuries

None reported.

Product 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."

Sold on

Harbor Freight Tools catalogs and website only, from January 2000 through the beginning of February 2004, for approximately $10 to $13.

Contact the company

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

What should I do?

Stop using the product and follow the remedy below. Contact the company for a refund, repair or replacement — recall remedies are free.

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