CPSC, The Designers Edge Announce Recall of Fluorescent Worklights

Recalled March 13, 2001 · CPSC recall 01510 · The Designers Edge

Hazard

The worklight's power cord has loose connections, which could result in live wires being exposed. It poses electrocution and shock hazards to consumers. Also, the firm mislabeled the worklight. The product improperly bears the UL mark and is marked "suitable for wet locations."

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using these worklights, and return them to the store where purchased for a free replacement. If light was purchased by mail order, contact the firm on how to receive your free replacement. Known purchasers were notified about this recall.

Units

About 180

Incidents / injuries

None reported.

Description

The recalled products are fluorescent worklights with model number L-2001. The model number is located on the crossbar below the floodlight heads on a white sticker. It is a twin head, green telescoping worklight. All units with manufacturing dates from May 2000 and before are included in this recall. The manufacturing date is located on the same sticker as the model number.

What to do

Contact

For more information, call (800) 524-6808 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit their website at www.designersedge.com

Product

Fluorescent worklights, model number L-2001

Manufacturer(s)

The Designers Edge, of Bellevue, Wash.

Retailers

Home Depot stores nationwide and Northern Tool magazine sold these worklights, from April 2000 through May 2000, for about $150.

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