CPSCRecalled Mar 10, 2004 · #04542
CPSC, Harbor Freight Tools Announce Recall of Heavy Duty Portable Industrial Cord Reel
Hazard
Electric shock or fire possible because the internal grounding conductor may not be properly secured to the receptacle.
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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."
Product details
- Product
- Heavy Duty Portable Industrial Cord Reel
- Type
- Extension Cords/Power Strips/Surge Protectors
- Manufacturer
- Harbor Freight Tools, of Camarillo, Calif.
- Model numbers
- 42053
- UPCs
- —
- Sold at
- Harbor Freight Tools catalogs and website only, from January 2000 through the beginning of February 2004, for approximately $10 to $13.
- Made in
- Taiwan
What you should 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.