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Product Recall Number: 07-532

Why was 15-Foot Extension Cords recalled?

These extension cords have undersized wiring, and fail to connect properly at the plug and receptacle ends. This poses fire, shock and electrocution hazards to consumers.

15-Foot Extension Cords
Here's product recall specific data for 15-Foot Extension Cords.

  • Product Recall Number: 07-532

  • Product Safety Warning Number:

  • Date: 2007-03-07

  • Product Safety Warning Date:

  • Name Of Product: 15-Foot Extension Cords

  • Description: In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Dollar Stop Plus, of Chicago, Ill., is voluntarily recalling about 40 15-Foot Extension Cords. These extension cords have undersized wiring, and fail to connect properly at the plug and receptacle ends. This poses fire, shock and electrocution hazards to consumers. Name of Product: 15-Foot Extension CordsUnits: About 40Retailer: Dollar Stop Plus, of Chicago, Ill.Hazard: These extension cords have undersized wiring, and fail to connect properly at the plug and receptacle ends. This poses fire, shock and electrocution hazards to consumers.Incidents/Injuries: None reported.Description: The recalled product is a 15-foot white extension cord with green wrap-around green label with bold red and white lettering. The label reads "15 Ft HOUSEHOLD EXTENSION CORD." The "UL" symbol appears on the label. The cord has a silver UL holographic trademark tag, with "07/99, BV-7582, 13A 125V, 1875 W" printed on it. The cord is marked: SPT-2, 16AWGX2C, VW-1, 60o C.Sold at: The Dollar Stop Plus store in Chicago, Ill., from October 2003 through June 2005 for about $1.Manufactured in: ChinaRemedy: Consumers should immediately stop using these extension cords and contact the firm for a full refund or exchange for same value.Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Dollar Stop collect at (773) 539-6036 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday.

  • Hazard Description: These extension cords have undersized wiring, and fail to connect properly at the plug and receptacle ends. This poses fire, shock and electrocution hazards to consumers.

  • Consumer Action: None Listed

  • Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed

  • Remedy Type: Refund, Replace

  • Units: About 40

  • Incidents: None reported.

  • Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using these extension cords and contact the firm for a full refund or exchange for same value.

  • Sold At: The Dollar Stop Plus store in Chicago, Ill., from October 2003 through June 2005 for about $1.

  • Importers: None Listed

  • Manufacturers: None Listed

  • Distributors: None Listed

  • Manufactured In: China

  • Custom Label: Retailer:

  • Custom Field: Dollar Stop Plus, of Chicago, Ill.

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