Global Industrial Recalls Workbench Components Due To Electrical Shock Hazard
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2011-03-09 · 11724
Hazards
Misrouted wiring in the electrical outlets on the workbench risers, aprons and shelves, and reverse polarity in some workbench power cords pose an electric shock hazard.
Recall
Number
11724
Date
2011-03-09
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Global Workbench Power Risers, Power Aprons and Power Shelves
Remedies
Options
Repair
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
Global Equipment Company, of Port Washington, N.Y., dba Global Industrial
Retailer(s)
Global Industrial sold the workbench components through its catalogs and on the Internet, from January 9, 2009 to December 24, 2010 for approximately $85 to $516.
Country of manufacture
China
Description
This recall affects all workbenches with the following components: - The Power Riser is made of steel, has an 18-inch shelf with four duplex receptacles and an on/off switch mounted along the front. It comes in gray only and in lengths of 60, 72 and 96 inches. The riser attaches to the top of the bench. - The Power Apron is made of steel, has three duplex receptacles and an on/off switch mounted in one of the long cross beams. It comes in blue or tan and in lengths of 48, 60, 72 and 96 inches. - The Power Shelf is made of steel, has three duplex receptacles and an on/off switch mounted on the front. It comes in blue or tan and in lengths of 48, 60, 72 and 96 inches. It attaches to a pair of 48-inch uprights.