CPSC2004-03-10
CPSC, Harbor Freight Tools Announce Recall of Heavy Duty Portable Industrial Cord Reel
Harbor Freight Tools, of Camarillo, Calif.
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.
Sold at
Harbor Freight Tools catalogs and website only, from January 2000 through the beginning of February 2004, for approximately $10 to $13.
Affected count
9,390
Injuries reported
None reported.
Manufactured in
Taiwan
Products
Heavy Duty Portable Industrial Cord Reel
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
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2004/CPSC-Harbor-Freight-Tools-Announce-Recall-of-Heavy-Duty-Portable-Industrial-Cord-ReelDon't want to check this manually?
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