Halogen Work Lights Recalled by Harbor Freight Tools Due to Fire and Shock Hazards
CPSC recall 08353. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The halogen work lights can overheat and melt, posing a risk of fire and electrical shock to consumers.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should immediately stop using the halogen work lights and contact Harbor Freight Tools for a full refund.
CPSC recall 08353 has the recall date 5 Aug 2008. The notice names the firm Harbor Freight Tools. The recall has about 58,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2008 has 9,500 units. This register puts the recall under 3 hazards. The first is Fire. CPSC gives the product type Lights & Accessories.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | There have been three reports of incidents in which the recalled halogen work lights overheated and melted. No injuries have been reported. |
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| Units | 58,000 |
| Description | The halogen work lights are 500 watts. Model number 30858 is included in this recall. The lamp measures 7 inches wide x 5 ½ inches high and is mounted on a yellow frame. "UL Listed E163392" and "Work Light 8F95" is printed on a sticker on the back. The model number is printed on the light's packaging. |
| Product | Chicago Electric Halogen Work Lights, About 58,000, Lights & Accessories |
| Sold at | Harbor Freight Tools stores nationwide, Harbor Freight Tools' catalogs, and at www.harborfreight.com from February 2006 through March 2008 for about $10. |
| Distributor | Harbor Freight Tools |
| Made in | China |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 58,000Median of 2008: 9,500
- CPSC recalls of 2008
- 392
- Recalls of 2008 with one of the same hazards
- 30%
- Recalls of 2008 in the category Lights & Accessories
- 2%
- Recalls on the register that name Harbor Freight Tools
- 17
Other recalls of the firm
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 08353The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Cite this page
Recall Register. CPSC recall 08353. https://recallregister.com/product/4392-halogen-work-lights-recalled-by-harbor-freight-tools-due-to-fire-and-s/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
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- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
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- US government work, public domain
- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 08353 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
There have been three reports of incidents in which the recalled halogen work lights overheated and melted. No injuries have been reported.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Harbor Freight Tools stores nationwide, Harbor Freight Tools' catalogs, and at www.harborfreight.com from February 2006 through March 2008 for about $10.
- How many units are in CPSC recall 08353?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 58,000
- Where was the product made?
- The CPSC notice gives:
China