FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 10, 1999
Release # 99-122
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Company Phone Number: (800) 444-3353
CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: Kim Dulic, (301) 504-7058
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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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