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Recall 11724 — Global Workbench Power Risers, Power Aprons and Power Shelves

U.S. CPSC · United States · 2011-03-09

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Agency
U.S. CPSC
Recall identifier
11724
Date of alert
2011-03-09
Country / jurisdiction
United States
Risk type
recall
Brand
Global Equipment Company, of Port Washington, N.Y., dba Global Industrial
Product category
consumer_product
Reported risk: 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. Hazards: 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.
Primary source: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2011/Global-Industrial-Recalls-Workbench-Components

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