Global Industrial Recalls Workbench Components Due To Electrical Shock Hazard
CPSC Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-835.
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.
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-835.
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.
✅ What you should do
- Stop using the product if you own it.
- Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
- Contact 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. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
- For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
- If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to CPSC.
Consumer Contact (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-835.
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 MMarshall@globalindustrial.com
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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. Recall FAQ
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. is the subject of a consumer products recall: Global Industrial Recalls Workbench Components Due To Electrical Shock Hazard. The notice was published on March 9, 2011 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 5,000 units are potentially affected.