CPSC, Harbor Freight Tools Announce Recall of Heavy Duty Portable Industrial Cord Reel
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2004-03-10). Hazards: fire, electric shock. About 9,390 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 04542 |
| Published | 2004-03-10 |
| Last updated | 2025-04-07 |
| Product category | Extension Cords/Power Strips/Surge Protectors |
| Products | Heavy Duty Portable Industrial Cord Reel |
| Firm named in the title | Harbor Freight Tools |
| Firms | Harbor Freight Tools, of Camarillo, Calif. (manufacturer) |
| Manufactured in | Taiwan |
| Units (US) | 9,390 |
| Hazard classes | fire, electric shock |
| Remedy classes | refund, stop use |
| Sold | Harbor Freight Tools catalogs and website only, from January 2000 through the beginning of February 2004, for approximately $10 to $13. |
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."
Hazard
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.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
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