The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·08353·Announced 2008-08-05

Chicago Electric Halogen Work Lights Recalled for Fire and Shock Hazards

Harbor Freight Tools is recalling Chicago Electric Halogen Work Lights because they can overheat and melt, posing fire and electrical shock risks.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (fire and electrical shock) where injury has not yet been reported, which corresponds to a score of 3 (High) per the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Harbor Freight Tools is recalling approximately 58,000 Chicago Electric Halogen Work Lights, model number 30858. The 500-watt lamps were sold at Harbor Freight Tools stores nationwide, via catalogs, and online from February 2006 through March 2008 for about $10. The lights feature a yellow frame and have "UL Listed E163392" and "Work Light 8F95" printed on a sticker on the back.

The recall is due to a risk of fire and electrical shock. The halogen work lights can overheat and melt. There have been three reports of incidents where the lights overheated and melted, but no injuries have been reported.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled halogen work lights. They should contact Harbor Freight Tools at (800) 444-3353 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, visit www.harborfreight.com, or email [email protected] to obtain a full refund.

The recalled product

Product
Chicago Electric Halogen Work Lights
Category
Consumer Product — Lighting
Hazard
Affected units
58,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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