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CPSCRecalled Mar 13, 2001 · #01510

CPSC, The Designers Edge Announce Recall of Fluorescent Worklights

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."

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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.

Product details

Product
Fluorescent worklights, model number L-2001
Type
Lights & Accessories
Manufacturer
The Designers Edge, of Bellevue, Wash.
Model numbers
2001
UPCs
Sold at
Home Depot stores nationwide and Northern Tool magazine sold these worklights, from April 2000 through May 2000, for about $150.

What you should do

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.

View the official CPSC notice