Portable Cord Reel (Harbor Freight) – Electrical Safety (2004)
Check Your Product
According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Product
Heavy Duty Portable Industrial Cord Reel
Brand
Harbor Freight Tools, of Camarillo, Calif.
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in CPSC notice. Check official source for details.
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Harbor Freight Tools, of Camarillo, Calif. is recalling Heavy Duty Portable Industrial Cord Reel. The hazard is: Electric shock or fire possible because the internal grounding conductor may not be properly secured. Based on CPSC recall notice.
Summary derived from CPSC notice
The following details were not provided by CPSC: UPC codes.
Reason for Recall
As stated by CPSC
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."
Reported concern (CPSC)
Electric shock or fire possible because the internal grounding conductor may not be properly secured to the receptacle.
Recommended Action
Per CPSC guidance
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.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) directly.
View official CPSC recall noticePage updated: Jan 6, 2026