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

Recalled March 10, 2004 · CPSC recall 04542 · Harbor Freight Tools

Recalled cord reelLabel on recalled cord reel
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.
Units
9,390
Incidents / injuries
None reported.

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."

What to do

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.

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

Product
Heavy Duty Portable Industrial Cord Reel
Manufacturer(s)
Harbor Freight Tools, of Camarillo, Calif.
Retailers
Harbor Freight Tools catalogs and website only, from January 2000 through the beginning of February 2004, for approximately $10 to $13.
Made in
Taiwan

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →