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Product Recall Number: 01-510

Why was Fluorescent worklights, model number L-2001 recalled?

The worklight's power cord has loose connections, which could result in live wires being exposed. It poses electrocution and shock hazards to consumers. Also, the firm mislabeled the worklight. The product improperly bears the UL mark and is marked "suitable for wet locations."

Fluorescent worklights, model number L-2001
Here's product recall specific data for Fluorescent worklights, model number L-2001.

  • Product Recall Number: 01-510

  • Product Safety Warning Number:

  • Date: 2001-03-12

  • Product Safety Warning Date:

  • Name Of Product: Fluorescent worklights, model number L-2001

  • Description: PRODUCT: Worklights - The Designers Edge, of Bellevue, Wash., is voluntarily recalling about 180 fluorescent worklights with model number L-2001. The model number is located on the crossbar below the floodlight heads on a white sticker. It is a twin head, green telescoping worklight. All units with manufacturing dates from May 2000 and before are included in this recall. The manufacturing date is located on the same sticker as the model number. Home Depot stores nationwide and Northern Tool magazine sold these worklights from April 2000 through May 2000 for about $150.PROBLEM: The worklight's power cord has loose connections, which could result in live wires being exposed. It poses electrocution and shock hazards to consumers. Also, the firm mislabeled the worklight. The product improperly bears the UL mark and is marked "suitable for wet locations."INCIDENTS/INJURIES: None reported.WHAT TO DO: Consumers should immediately stop using these worklights, and return them to the store where purchased for a free replacement. If light was purchased by mail order, contact the firm on how to receive your free replacement. For more information, call (800) 524-6808 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit their website at www.designersedge.com. Known purchasers were notified about this recall.

  • Hazard Description: The worklight's power cord has loose connections, which could result in live wires being exposed. It poses electrocution and shock hazards to consumers. Also, the firm mislabeled the worklight. The product improperly bears the UL mark and is marked "suitable for wet locations."

  • Consumer Action: None Listed

  • Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed

  • Remedy Type: Replace

  • Units: About 180

  • Incidents: None reported.

  • Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using these worklights, and return them to the store where purchased for a free replacement.

  • Sold At: Home Depot stores nationwide and Northern Tool magazine sold these worklights from April 2000 through May 2000 for about $150.

  • Importers: None Listed

  • Manufacturers: None Listed

  • Distributors: None Listed

  • Manufactured In: None Listed

  • Custom Label: None Listed

  • Custom Field: None Listed

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