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Product Recall Number: 99-039a

Why was Household extension cords recalled?

The cords have undersized wires that cannot carry the advertised load, lack overcurrent protection and are equipped with plugs that are not polarized properly, presenting fire, shock and electrocution hazards.

Household extension cords
Here's product recall specific data for Household extension cords.

  • Product Recall Number: 99-039a

  • Product Safety Warning Number:

  • Date: 1998-12-16

  • Product Safety Warning Date:

  • Name Of Product: Household extension cords

  • Description: PRODUCT: Extension Cords - Morton Paper Co. of Brooklyn, N.Y., is recalling about 75,750 extension cords. The recalled extension cords are white and brown. The cords each have three receptacles and one two-prong plug. The white cords are available in lengths of 9, 12 and 15 feet. The brown cords are available in lengths of 6, 9, 12, 15 and 20 feet. The cords are packaged in green, white and red cardboard display sleeves that are labeled in part, "HOUSEHOLD EXTENSION CORD...MADE IN CHINA." The last 5 digits of the UPC code range from 18006 through 18020. Discount stores throughout the New York Metropolitan area sold the extension cords from October 1997 through June 1998 for about $1 to $2. PROBLEM: The cords have undersized wires that cannot carry the advertised load, lack overcurrent protection and are equipped with plugs that are not polarized properly, presenting fire, shock and electrocution hazards. INCIDENTS/INJURIES: None reported. WHAT TO DO: Consumers should stop using the recalled cords immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a refund. If consumers have questions about this recall, they should call Morton Paper Co. Inc. at (718) 417-1717 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. EST Monday through Friday.

  • Hazard Description: The cords have undersized wires that cannot carry the advertised load, lack overcurrent protection and are equipped with plugs that are not polarized properly, presenting fire, shock and electrocution hazards.

  • Consumer Action: None Listed

  • Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed

  • Remedy Type: Refund

  • Units: About 75,750

  • Incidents: None reported.

  • Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled cords immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a refund.

  • Sold At: Discount stores throughout the New York Metropolitan area sold the extension cords from October 1997 through June 1998 for about $1 to $2.

  • Importers: None Listed

  • Manufacturers: None Listed

  • Distributors: None Listed

  • Manufactured In: China

  • Custom Label: None Listed

  • Custom Field: None Listed

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