# Global Industrial Recalls Workbench Components Due To Electrical Shock Hazard
> **CPSC recall** · 2011-03-09 · 11724 · 1 injuries reported
## Recall
- **Number:** 11724
- **Date:** 2011-03-09
- **Injuries reported:** 1
## Products

Global Workbench Power Risers, Power Aprons and Power Shelves

## 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.

## Remedies

Repair

## 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.

## Source
- [CPSC recall page](https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2011/Global-Industrial-Recalls-Workbench-Components-Due-To-Electrical-Shock-Hazard)
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