Product Recall Number: 01-036b
Why was Power Strips and Extension Cords recalled?
The power strips have undersized wires, lack over-current protection and grounding, and the plastic case is flammable. The extension cords have undersized wires and lack over-current protection. Both the power strips and the extension cords can overheat, presenting electrocution, shock and fire hazards.
Product Recall Number: 01-036b
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 2000-11-20
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of Product: Power Strips and Extension Cords
Description: PRODUCT: Power Strips/Extension Cords - The Howard Berger Co. Inc., of Brooklyn, N.Y., is voluntarily recalling about 17,500 power strips and about 10,000 extension cords. The power strips have a 2-prong plug with a plastic base containing 6 outlets and are not labeled. The extension cords are about 6 feet long with a 2-prong plug and are not labeled. The extension cords sold for less than $1 and the power strips sold for about $2. Both were made in China. Discount stores in the eastern United States and Puerto Rico sold these products from September 1998 to September 2000. PROBLEM: The power strips have undersized wires, lack over-current protection and grounding, and the plastic case is flammable. The extension cords have undersized wires and lack over-current protection. Both the power strips and the extension cords can overheat, presenting electrocution, shock and fire hazards. INCIDENTS/INJURIES: None reported. WHAT TO DO: Consumers should stop using these products immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund. For more information, call Howard Berger Co. Inc. at (800) 221-6895 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
Hazard Description: The power strips have undersized wires, lack over-current protection and grounding, and the plastic case is flammable. The extension cords have undersized wires and lack over-current protection. Both the power strips and the extension cords can overheat, presenting electrocution, shock and fire hazards.
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: Refund
Units: About 17,500 power strips and about 10,000 extension cords
Incidents: None reported.
Remedy: Consumers should stop using these products immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund.
Sold At: Discount stores in the eastern United States and Puerto Rico sold these products from September 1998 to September 2000.
Importers: None Listed
Manufacturers: None Listed
Distributors: None Listed
Manufactured In: China
Custom Label: None Listed
Custom Field: None Listed