CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT

Misrouted wiring in the electrical outlets on the workbench risers, aprons and shelves, and reverse polarity in some workbench power cords pose an electric shock hazard.
Official Consumer Product Safety Recall • March 9, 2011

Global Industrial Recalls Workbench Components Due To Electrical Shock Hazard

This recall affects all workbenches with the following components: - The Power Riser is made of steel, has an 18-inch shelf with four duplex receptacles and an on/off switch mounted along the front. It comes in gray only and in lengths of 60, 72 and 96 inches. The riser attaches to the top of the bench. - The Power Apron is made of steel, has three duplex receptacles and an on/off switch mounted in one of the long cross beams. It comes in blue or tan and in lengths of 48, 60, 72 and 96 inches. - The Power Shelf is made of steel, has three duplex receptacles and an on/off switch mounted on the front. It comes in blue or tan and in lengths of 48, 60, 72 and 96 inches. It attaches to a pair of 48-inch uprights.

Required Consumer Action

Consumers should immediately unplug their workbench power cords and stop using the electrical outlets on the workbenches. Additionally, they should remove the power cord from the workbench. Global is contacting its customers directly and either sending replacement risers, aprons and shelves with properly wired outlets and replacement power cords or sending technicians on-site to repair faulty wiring and replace faulty power cords.

Contact Information

For additional information, contact Global's Customer Service Manager at the following toll free number (855) 657-0424 from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm ET or email the customer service manager at MMarshall@globalindustrial.com

Recall Details

Sold At
Global Industrial sold the workbench components through its catalogs and on the Internet, from January 9, 2009 to December 24, 2010 for approximately $85 to $516.
Injuries
Global has received eight reports of misrouted wires.
Manufacturer
Global Equipment Company, of Port Washington, N.Y., dba Global Industrial
Remedy
Repair
Recall Number
11724

Product Information

Product Name
Global Workbench Power Risers, Power Aprons and Power Shelves
Product Type
Workshop Furnishings
Number of Units
About 5,000
Manufacturer Name
Global Equipment Company, of Port Washington, N.Y., dba Global Industrial
Manufactured In
China

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For additional information, contact Global's Customer Service Manager at the following toll free number (855) 657-0424 from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm ET or email the customer service manager at MMarshall@globalindustrial.com