Harbor Freight Tools · Recalled
CPSC, Harbor Freight Tools Announce Recall of Heavy Duty Portable Industrial Cord Reel
Electric shock or fire possible because the internal grounding conductor may not be properly secured to the receptacle.
- Units
- 9,390
- Reports
- —
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $10–$13
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
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."
The file
- Sold at
- Harbor Freight Tools catalogs and website only, from January 2000 through the beginning of February 2004, for approximately $10 to $13.
- Product type
- Extension Cords/Power Strips/Surge Protectors
- Made in
- Taiwan
- Recalled by
- Harbor Freight Tools, of Camarillo, Calif.
Incident log
None reported.
What the notice says to do
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.
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 notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
Notice first dated MAR 10 2004; last revised APR 07 2025.
