Halogen Work Lights Recalled by Harbor Freight Tools Due to Fire and Shock Hazards
Recall 08353 · Aug 5, 2008 · Harbor Freight Tools
58,000
units affected
58,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 08353
- Date
- Aug 5, 2008
- Company
- Harbor Freight Tools
- Units affected
- 58,000
- Product
- Chicago Electric Halogen Work Lights
- Product type
- Lights & Accessories
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
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.
What can happen
The halogen work lights can overheat and melt, posing a risk of fire and electrical shock to consumers.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the halogen work lights and contact Harbor Freight Tools for a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- There have been three reports of incidents in which the recalled halogen work lights overheated and melted. No injuries have been reported.
- 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.
Related pages
Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled chicago electric halogen work lights?
Consumers should immediately stop using the halogen work lights and contact Harbor Freight Tools for a full refund.
What is the hazard?
The halogen work lights can overheat and melt, posing a risk of fire and electrical shock to consumers.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.