CPSC recall 11724
Global Workbench Power Risers, Power Aprons and Power Shelves
- CPSC
- unknown
- Published 2016-04-27
On 2016-04-27 the CPSC announced a recall of Global Workbench Power Risers, Power Aprons and Power Shelves by Global Equipment, citing 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.
| Agency | CPSC |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 11724 |
| Classification | Not classified |
| Status | unknown |
| Initiated | 2011-03-09 |
| Published | 2016-04-27 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC |
| Company | Global Equipment |
| Distribution | US |
Product
Global Workbench Power Risers, Power Aprons and Power Shelves | 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.
Reason
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.
Status history
No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC. Current status: unknown.
Source
Official record: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2011/Global-Industrial-Recalls-Workbench-Components-Due-To-Electrical-Shock-Hazard
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