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Work Lights Recalled by Harbor Freight Tools

Recall 99-122 · June 10, 1999 · Harbor Freight Tools

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Recall at a glance

Recall number
99-122 (CPSC)
Recall date
June 10, 1999
Brand
Harbor Freight Tools
Category
Lighting and electrical
Products
Harbor Freight Tools work lights
Hazard
Electric shock hazard
Hazard type
Electric shock
Made in
China
Last updated by CPSC
June 10, 1999

What was recalled

Work Lights Recalled by Harbor Freight Tools NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 10, 1999 Release # 99-122 Company Phone Number: (800) 444-3353 CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: Kim Dulic, (301) 504-7058 CPSC, Harbor Freight Tools Announce Recall of Work Lights WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Harbor Freight Tools, headquartered in Camarillo, Calif., is voluntarily recalling more than 48,500 work lights, sold as magnetic base lights. These lights present electric shock and fire hazards. CPSC and Harbor Freight Tools are not aware of any injuries related to these lights. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries. The 75 watt light, measuring about 12 inches long, is made of black plastic with a metal bulb reflector. A magnet is connected to a flexible arm. Labeling on the magnetic end of the flexible arm reads in part, "WARNING! LAMP IS HOT...MADE IN CHINA." The light was sold in a white box that contained a Harbor Freight Tools Warranty Notice. The box was labeled in part, "SKU# P 32263 MAGNETIC BASE LIGHT-75 WATT MADE IN CHINA." Harbor Freight Tools stores and catalogs nationwide sold the lights from November 1994 through March 1999 for about $10. Consumers should stop using the recalled lights immediately. Consumers should return the lights to the store where purchased for a full refund. Catalog customers are being sent written notice of the refund and a $5 coupon. If consumers have questions, they should call Harbor Freight Tools at (800) 444-3353 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. PDT Monday through Friday.

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Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Harbor Freight Tools.

Recall history and context

Harbor Freight Tools appears in 16 CPSC recalls on record. See all Harbor Freight Tools recalls.

Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 112 recalls in the lighting and electrical category, 47 recalls of them in the past 12 months.

Frequently asked questions

What was recalled?

Harbor Freight Tools work lights. S.

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Electric shock hazard.

What should I do if I own one?

Follow the instructions in the official CPSC recall notice linked on this page.

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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on June 10, 1999. Details can change; the official notice is the authority. If your product may be recalled, stop and read the notice before deciding what to do. Terms and disclaimer.