Heavy Duty Portable Industrial Cord Reel
Class I - DangerousWhat Should You Do?
- Check if you have this product: (9,390)
- Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
- Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
- Seek medical attention if needed: If you've consumed this product and feel unwell, contact your doctor immediately.
- Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.
⚠️ Emergency: If you experience severe symptoms after consuming this product, call 911 or Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222.
Recall Details
- Company:
- Harbor Freight Tools, of Camarillo, Calif.
- Reason for Recall:
- Electric shock or fire possible because the internal grounding conductor may not be properly secured to the receptacle.
- Classification:
- Class I - Dangerous
Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.
- Status:
- ongoing
- 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.
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Product Information
Full 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."
Product Codes/Lot Numbers:
(9,390)
Official Source
Always verify recall information with the official CPSC source:
View on CPSC.govCPSC Recall Number: 04542