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Halogen Work Lights Recalled by Harbor Freight Tools Due to Fire and Shock HazardsDate: 8/7/2008
Reason: The halogen work lights can overheat and melt, and pose a risk of fire and electrical shock to consumers.
Distribution: Nationwide
WASHINGTON , D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of Product: Chicago Electric Halogen Work Lights Units: About 58,000 Distributor: Harbor Freight Tools, of Camarillo, Calif. Hazard: The halogen work lights can overheat and melt, and pose a risk of fire and electrical shock to consumers. Incidents/Injuries: There have been three reports of incidents in which the recalled halogen work lights overheated and melted. No injuries have been reported. Description: The halogen work lights are 500 watts. Model number 30858 is included in this recall. The lamp measures 7 inches wide x 5 ½ inches high and is mounted on a yellow frame. "UL Listed E163392" and "Work Light 8F95" is printed on a sticker on the back. The model number is printed on the light's packaging. Sold at: Harbor Freight Tools stores nationwide, Harbor Freight Tools' catalogs, and at www.harborfreight.com from February 2006 through March 2008 for about $10. Manufactured in: China Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the halogen work lights and contact Harbor Freight Tools for a full refund. Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Harbor Freight Tools at (800) 444-3353 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, visit the firm's Web site at www.harborfreight.com, or email the firm at recalls@harborfreight.com Other Home / Electronic Recalls and Alerts of InterestDate: 9/26/2008 Reason: The chairs were sold without a warning label instructing consumers to lock the chair’s legs before sitting. This poses a fall hazard to consumers. Date: 11/21/2008 Reason: The candle flames could flare up out of the tin container during the burning of the last half inch of wax, posing a fire and burn hazard. Distribution: Nationwide Date: 10/21/2008 Reason: The plastic portion of the unit’s power plug can crack or detach, posing an electrical shock hazard to consumers. Distribution: Nationwide. Date: 9/30/2008 Reason: The glass drawer knobs on the chest can break either during assembly or in use, posing a laceration hazard to consumers. Distribution: Nationwide Date: 10/21/2008 Reason: The automatic gas vent damper could fail, and if the blocked vent switch does not activate, the vent could leak carbon monoxide (CO). This poses a risk of CO poisoning to consumers. Distribution: Nationwide Date: 10/8/2008 Reason: The rechargeable batteries can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers. Distribution: Nationwide |
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