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CPSC, Harbor Freight Tools Announce Recall of Heavy Duty Portable Industrial Cord Reel

Reported: March 10, 2004 Initiated: March 10, 2004 #04542

Product 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."

Reason for Recall

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

Remedy

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.

Details

Units Affected
9,390
Official Source
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2004/CPSC-Harbor-Freight-Tools-Announce-Recall-of-Heavy-Duty-Portable-Industrial-Cord-Reel

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼
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.". Recalled by Harbor Freight Tools, of Camarillo, Calif.. Units affected: 9,390.
Why was this product recalled? ▼
Electric shock or fire possible because the internal grounding conductor may not be properly secured to the receptacle.
What should consumers 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.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the CPSC on March 10, 2004. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 04542.

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