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CPSC, Harbor Freight Tools Announce Recall of Heavy Duty Portable Industrial Cord Reel
What You Should Do
Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.
Stop using the cord and reel immediately. Consumers should call Harbor Freight Tools to obtain a refund. Harbor Freight Tools is contacting owners of affected cord reels by direct mail, where the name is known to the firm.
Affected Products
The recalled heavy duty portable industrial cord reels are yellow with a carrying handle, extendable/retractable extension cord and 6 electrical outlets/plugs. The units are marked "Cord Reel Portable Power" and sold as "SKU 42053." The label on the rear of the unit contains the following information: "Cord Reel, 10 Amps, 125 Volts, 1250 Watts, Caution, Disconnect all plugs inserted into the outlets on this face before winding cord reel in either direction, Made in Taiwan, R.O.C."
Why Was This Recalled?
Electric shock or fire possible because the internal grounding conductor may not be properly secured to the receptacle.
Where Was This Sold?
Distribution information not available.
About Harbor Freight Tools, of Camarillo, Calif.
Harbor Freight Tools, of Camarillo, Calif. has 2 total recalls tracked by RecallDetector.
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Data sourced from the CPSC. Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report