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[#1] Posted: 10/27/2008 - 4:18:43 PM |  |  |
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CPSC Alert #08-353
Harbor Freight Tools, in cooperation with the CPSC, has voluntarily recalled about 58,000 halogen work light sets due to a fire/shock hazard. Inspectors using these lights should immediately stop using them and contact Harbor Freight Tools for a full refund.
Name of Product: Chicago Electric Halogen Work Lights
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
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
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Harbor Freight Recalls Halogen Work Lights
[#2] Posted: 10/27/2008 - 4:49:48 PM | | |
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Looks identical to my Regents brand light (except my has gotten real ugly with age). It was made in China, probably came off the same production line; I wouldn't take $10 for it, but I won't turn my back on it when it is plugged in either. Man them things get hot!!
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Harbor Freight Recalls Halogen Work Lights
[#3] Posted: 12/13/2008 - 04:31:24 AM | | |
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The headline should read: Harbor Freight recalls every product they've ever sold and issues apologies and refunds to the folks they've duped.
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Harbor Freight Recalls Halogen Work Lights
[#4] Posted: 12/13/2008 - 06:52:27 AM | | |
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I predict they'll now sell the devices as "portable space heaters" in new boxes.
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Kevin
"Politicians are interested in people. Not that it is always a virtue; fleas are interested in dogs." P.J. O'Rourke
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