hausdok Posted October 27, 2008 Report Share Posted October 27, 2008 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. ââ¬ÅUL Listed E163392â⬠Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeremy Posted October 27, 2008 Report Share Posted October 27, 2008 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!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chad Fabry Posted December 13, 2008 Report Share Posted December 13, 2008 The headline should read: Harbor Freight recalls every product they've ever sold and issues apologies and refunds to the folks they've duped. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AHI in AR Posted December 13, 2008 Report Share Posted December 13, 2008 I predict they'll now sell the devices as "portable space heaters" in new boxes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bain Posted December 13, 2008 Report Share Posted December 13, 2008 Originally posted by Chad Fabry The headline should read: Harbor Freight recalls every product they've ever sold and issues apologies and refunds to the folks they've duped. I walked into a Harbor Freight a few years ago and was astounded by how every shelf was filled with cheap yuck. I walked out empty handed and haven't been back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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