Harbor Freight Tools Recalls 48,500 Magnetic Base Work Lights

Plain-English summary

Harbor Freight Tools, headquartered in Camarillo, California, is voluntarily recalling more than 48,500 work lights sold as magnetic base lights in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). The recalled 75-watt lights, measuring about 12 inches long, are made of black plastic with a metal bulb reflector and a magnet connected to a flexible arm. The lights present electric shock and fire hazards.

The lights were sold in Harbor Freight Tools stores and catalogs nationwide from November 1994 through March 1999 for about $10. They were sold in white boxes labeled "SKU# P 32263 MAGNETIC BASE LIGHT-75 WATT MADE IN CHINA." CPSC and Harbor Freight Tools are not aware of any injuries related to these lights; the recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries.

Consumers should stop using the recalled lights immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund. Catalog customers are being sent written notice of the refund and a $5 coupon. Consumers with questions can call Harbor Freight Tools at (800) 444-3353 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. PDT, Monday through Friday.

The recalled product

Product

Harbor Freight Tools work lights

Manufacturer

Harbor Freight Tools

Category

Consumer Product — Lighting

Hazard

• electric-shock
• fire

Distribution

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