CPSC recall · Reported March 9, 2011
Global Industrial Recalls Workbench Components Due To Electrical Shock Hazard
Misrouted wiring in the electrical outlets on the workbench risers, aprons and shelves, and reverse polarity in some workbench power cords pose an electric shock hazard.
Global Equipment Company, of Port Washington, N.y., dba Global Industrial recalled This recall affects all workbenches with the following components: - The Power Riser is m….
Global Industrial Recalls Workbench Components Due To Electrical Shock Hazard was recalled by Global Equipment Company, of Port Washington, N.y., dba Global Industrial in March 9, 2011. Reason: Misrouted wiring in the electrical outlets on the workbench risers, aprons and shelves, and reverse polarity …. Remedy: Consumers should immediately unplug their workbench power cords and stop using the electr…. Verify recall #11724 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Global Equipment Company, of Port Washington, N.y., dba Global Industrial issued this CPSC recall-Misrouted wiring in the electrical outlets on the workbench risers, aprons and shelves, and reverse polarity ….
- None
- agency class
- March 9, 2011
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #11724 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
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Product description
This recall affects all workbenches with the following components: - The Power Riser is made of steel, has an 18-inch shelf with four duplex receptacles and an on/off switch mounted along the front. It comes in gray only and in lengths of 60, 72 and 96 inches. The riser attaches to the top of the bench. - The Power Apron is made of steel, has three duplex receptacles and an on/off switch mounted in one of the long cross beams. It comes in blue or tan and in lengths of 48, 60, 72 and 96 inches. - The Power Shelf is made of steel, has three duplex receptacles and an on/off switch mounted on the front. It comes in blue or tan and in lengths of 48, 60, 72 and 96 inches. It attaches to a pair of 48-inch uprights.
Reason for recall
Misrouted wiring in the electrical outlets on the workbench risers, aprons and shelves, and reverse polarity in some workbench power cords pose an electric shock hazard.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should immediately unplug their workbench power cords and stop using the electrical outlets on the workbenches. Additionally, they should remove the power cord from the workbench. Global is contacting its customers directly and either sending replacement risers, aprons and shelves with properly wired outlets and replacement power cords or sending technicians on-site to repair faulty wiring and replace faulty power cords.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 11724 |
| Date reported | March 9, 2011 |
| Date initiated | March 9, 2011 |
| Recalling firm | Global Equipment Company, of Port Washington, N.y., dba Global Industrial |
| Affected scope | About 5,000 |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
Consumers should immediately unplug their workbench power cords and stop using the electrical outlets on the workbenches. Additio…
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- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
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