CPSC, Harbor Freight Tools Announce Recall of Heavy Duty Portable Industrial Cord Reel
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2004-03-10 · 04542
Hazards
Electric shock or fire possible because the internal grounding conductor may not be properly secured to the receptacle.
Recall
Number
04542
Date
2004-03-10
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Heavy Duty Portable Industrial Cord Reel
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
Harbor Freight Tools, of Camarillo, Calif.
Retailer(s)
Harbor Freight Tools catalogs and website only, from January 2000 through the beginning of February 2004, for approximately $10 to $13.
Country of manufacture
Taiwan
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."