# CPSC, Harbor Freight Tools Announce Recall of Heavy Duty Portable Industrial Cord Reel
> **CPSC recall** · 2004-03-10 · 04542 · 1 injuries reported
## Recall
- **Number:** 04542
- **Date:** 2004-03-10
- **Injuries reported:** 1
## Products

Heavy Duty Portable Industrial Cord Reel

## Hazards

Electric shock or fire possible because the internal grounding conductor may not be properly secured to the receptacle.

## 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."

## Source
- [CPSC recall page](https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2004/CPSC-Harbor-Freight-Tools-Announce-Recall-of-Heavy-Duty-Portable-Industrial-Cord-Reel)
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