Global Industrial Recalls Workbench Components Due To Electrical Shock Hazard

Global Workbench Power Risers, Power Aprons and Power Shelves

Date of Recall

2011-03-09

CPSC Release Number

11-724

Manufactured In

China

Units

About 5,000

Manufacturer

Global Equipment Company, of Port Washington, N.Y. , dba Global Industrial

Sold By

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 $5169.

Problem/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.

Injuries/Incidents

Global has received eight reports of misrouted wires.

Description

This recall affects all workbenches with the following components:

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.

Consumer Contact

For additional information, contact Global’s Customer Service Manager at the following toll free number (855) 657-0424 from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm ET or email the customer service manager at [email protected]

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