Harbor Freight Tools has recalled 58,000 Chicago Electric Halogen Work Lights.
The lights can overheat and melt, and pose a risk of fire and electrical shock to consumers.
There have been three reports of incidents in which the recalled halogen work lights overheated and melted. No injuries have been reported.
The halogen work lights are 500 watts.
Model number 30858 is included in this recall.
The lamp measures 7 inches wide by 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.
The lights were 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.
The lights were made in China.
Consumers should immediately stop using the halogen work lights and contact Harbor Freight Tools for a full refund.
The lights can overheat and melt, and pose a risk of fire and electrical shock to consumers.
There have been three reports of incidents in which the recalled halogen work lights overheated and melted. No injuries have been reported.
The halogen work lights are 500 watts.Model number 30858 is included in this recall.
The lamp measures 7 inches wide by 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.
The lights were 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.
The lights were made in China.
Consumers should immediately stop using the halogen work lights and contact Harbor Freight Tools for a full refund.
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, or email the firm at recalls@harborfreight.com.
For more information go to CPSC
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