CPSC Recall in 2011: Global Industrial Recalls Workbench Components Due To Electrical Shock Hazard

Updated on January 18, 2026.

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Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 11724

Date: March 08, 2011

Product Name: Global Workbench Power Risers, Power Aprons and Power Shelves

Recall Description:

The following product safety recall was voluntarily conducted by the firm in cooperation with the CPSC. Consumers should stop using the product immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.

Hazard Description:

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.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Repair

Units: About 5,000

Incidents:

Global has received eight reports of misrouted wires.

Sold At:

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.

Manufactured In:

China