Global Workbench Power Risers, Power Aprons and Power Shelves
CPSC Recall #11724 — March 8, 2011
Product
Global Workbench Power Risers, Power Aprons and Power Shelves
Description
The following product safety recall was voluntarily conducted by the firm in cooperation with the CPSC. Consumers should stop using the product immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.
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.
Incidents / Injuries
Global has received eight reports of misrouted wires.
Remedy
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.
Units Affected
About 5,000
Sold At
Global Industrial sold the workbench components through its catalogs and on the Internet, from January 9, 2009 to December 24, 2010 for approximately $85 to $516.
Manufacturer
Global Equipment Company, of Port Washington, N.Y. , dba Global Industrial
Manufactured In
China