On August 5, 2008, The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission in association with Harbor Freight Tools, of Camarillo, Calif. announced a nationwide recall of the Halogen Work Light.
What’s the problem?
According to the CPSC recall announcement, the halogen work 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.
Halogen Work Light Model Numbers Subject to Recall
The halogen work lights are 500 watts. Model number 30858 is included in this recall. The lamp measures 7 inches wide x 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 recall effects approximately 58,000 units of the Halogen Work Light, which 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.
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