CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT

Electrocution/Electric Shock
Official Consumer Product Safety Recall • March 10, 2004

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

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."

Required Consumer Action

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.

Contact Information

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

Recall Details

Sold At
Harbor Freight Tools catalogs and website only, from January 2000 through the beginning of February 2004, for approximately $10 to $13.
Injuries
None reported.
Manufacturer
Harbor Freight Tools
Recall Number
04542

Product Information

Product Name
Harbor Freight Heavy Duty Portable Industrial Cord Reels
Manufacturer Name
Harbor Freight Tools
Manufactured In
Taiwan

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Contact Manufacturer

Use the contact information below to reach out about this recall:

Phone (800) 444-3353
Website www.harborfreight.com
Full Contact Information

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