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Product Recall Number: 04-542

Why was Heavy Duty Portable Industrial Cord Reel recalled?

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

Heavy Duty Portable Industrial Cord Reel
Here's product recall specific data for Heavy Duty Portable Industrial Cord Reel.

  • Product Recall Number: 04-542

  • Product Safety Warning Number:

  • Date: 2004-03-09

  • Product Safety Warning Date:

  • Name Of Product: Heavy Duty Portable Industrial Cord Reel

  • Description: In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Harbor Freight Tools of Camarillo, Calif., is voluntarily recalling about 9,390 Heavy Duty Portable Industrial Cord Reels. Electric shock or fire possible because the internal grounding conductor may not be properly secured to the receptacle.Name of Product: Heavy Duty Portable Industrial Cord ReelUnits: 9,390Manufacturer: Harbor Freight Tools of Camarillo, Calif.Hazard: Electric shock or fire possible because the internal grounding conductor may not be properly secured to the receptacle.Incidents/Injuries: None reported.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."Sold at: Harbor Freight Tools catalogs and website only from January 2000 through the beginning of February 2004 for approximately $10 to $13.Manufactured In: TaiwanRemedy: Stop using the cord and reel immediately. Consumers should call Harbor Freight Tools at (800) 444-3353 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. PT Monday through Friday 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. Consumers can also visit the firm's website at www.harborfreight.com.

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

  • Consumer Action: None Listed

  • Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed

  • Remedy Type: Refund

  • Units: 9390

  • Incidents: None reported.

  • Remedy: Stop using the cord and reel immediately. Consumers should call Harbor Freight Tools at (800) 444-3353 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. PT Monday through Friday to obtain a refund.

  • Sold At: Harbor Freight Tools catalogs and website only from January 2000 through the beginning of February 2004 for approximately $10 to $13.

  • Importers: None Listed

  • Manufacturers: Harbor Freight Tools of Camarillo, Calif.

  • Distributors: None Listed

  • Manufactured In: Taiwan

  • Custom Label: None Listed

  • Custom Field: None Listed

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