CPSC, Harbor Freight Tools Announce Recall of Heavy Duty Portable Industrial Cord Reel
⚠ Critical Alert — Stop Using Immediately
This product has been flagged with severe risks (fire or burn). Stop using it now and contact the brand or CPSC for a refund, repair, or replacement.
CPSC Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2741.
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."
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2741.
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.
✅ What you should do
- Stop using the product if you own it.
- Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
- Contact Harbor Freight Tools Catalogs And Website Only, From January 2000 Through The Beginning Of February 2004, For Approximately $10 To $13. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
- For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
- If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to CPSC.
Consumer Contact (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2741.
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
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Harbor Freight Tools Catalogs And Website Only, From January 2000 Through The Beginning Of February 2004, For Approximately $10 To $13. Recall FAQ
Harbor Freight Tools Catalogs And Website Only, From January 2000 Through The Beginning Of February 2004, For Approximately $10 To $13. is the subject of a furniture recall: CPSC, Harbor Freight Tools Announce Recall of Heavy Duty Portable Industrial Cord Reel. The notice was published on March 10, 2004 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 9,390 units are potentially affected.