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U.S. Consumer Product Safety CommissionRecalled 1999-06-10

Work Lights Recalled by Harbor Freight Tools

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Harbor Freight Tools work lights

  • Brand Harbor Freight Tools

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What happened

Harbor Freight Tools is recalling more than 48,500 magnetic base work lights due to electric shock and fire hazards. The recalled lights are 75-watt models measuring about 12 inches long, made of black plastic with a metal bulb reflector and a magnet on a flexible arm. They were sold in Harbor Freight Tools stores and catalogs nationwide from November 1994 through March 1999 for approximately $10. The box is labeled "SKU# P 32263 MAGNETIC BASE LIGHT-75 WATT MADE IN CHINA." The CPSC and Harbor Freight Tools are not aware of any injuries related to these lights.

Consumers should stop using the recalled lights immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund. Catalog customers will receive written notice of the refund and a $5 coupon. For questions, consumers should call Harbor Freight Tools at (800) 444-3353 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. PDT Monday through Friday.

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Hazard

Electrocution/Electric Shock

Details from the source

Work Lights Recalled by Harbor Freight Tools NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 10, 1999 Release # 99-122 Company Phone Number: (800) 444-3353 CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: Kim Dulic, (301) 504-7058 CPSC, Harbor Freight Tools Announce Recall of Work Lights WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Harbor Freight Tools, headquartered in Camarillo, Calif., is voluntarily recalling more than 48,500 work lights, sold as magnetic base lights. These lights present electric shock and fire hazards. CPSC and Harbor Freight Tools are not aware of any injuries related to these lights. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries. The 75 watt light, measuring about 12 inches long, is made of black plastic with a metal bulb reflector. A magnet is connected to a flexible arm. Labeling on the magnetic end of the flexible arm reads in part, "WARNING! LAMP IS HOT...MADE IN CHINA." The light was sold in a white box that contained a Harbor Freight Tools Warranty Notice. The box was labeled in part, "SKU# P 32263 MAGNETIC BASE LIGHT-75 WATT MADE IN CHINA." Harbor Freight Tools stores and catalogs nationwide sold the lights from November 1994 through March 1999 for about $10. Consumers should stop using the recalled lights immediately. Consumers should return the lights to the store where purchased for a full refund. Catalog customers are being sent written notice of the refund and a $5 coupon. If consumers have questions, they should call Harbor Freight Tools at (800) 444-3353 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. PDT Monday through Friday.

Source

Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗

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