CPSC, Harbor Freight Tools Announce Recall of Heavy Duty Portable Industrial Cord Reel
USCPSC, Harbor Freight Tools Announce Recall of Heavy Duty Portable Industrial Cord Reel
Recalling Firm: Harbor Freight Tools, of Camarillo, Calif.
Reason for Recall / Hazard
Electric shock or fire possible because the internal grounding conductor may not be properly secured to the receptacle.
Product Description & Identification
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."
Affected Products
Heavy Duty Portable Industrial Cord Reel
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2004/CPSC-Harbor-Freight-Tools-Announce-Recall-of-Heavy-Duty-Portable-Industrial-Cord-Reel |
| Title | CPSC, Harbor Freight Tools Announce Recall of Heavy Duty Portable Industrial Cord Reel |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/cord-reel.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled cord reel |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/label-cord-reel.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Label on recalled cord reel |
| Hazards › Name | Electric shock or fire possible because the internal grounding conductor may not be properly secured to the receptacle. |
| Injuries › Name | None reported. |
| Products › Name | Heavy Duty Portable Industrial Cord Reel |
| Products › Type | Extension Cords/Power Strips/Surge Protectors |
| Products › Category I D | 4062 |
| Products › Number Of Units | 9,390 |
| Recall I D | 2741 |
| Remedies › Name | 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. |
| Retailers › Name | Harbor Freight Tools catalogs and website only, from January 2000 through the beginning of February 2004, for approximately $10 to $13. |
| Recall Date | 2004-03-10T00:00:00 |
| 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." |
| Recall Number | 04542 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Harbor Freight Tools, of Camarillo, Calif. |
| Consumer Contact | 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. Consumers can also visit the firm's website at www.harborfreight.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2025-04-07T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | Taiwan |
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