CPSC, STK International Announce Recall of Extension Cords

Recalled July 30, 2002 · CPSC recall 02217 · STK

Hazard

The cords have undersized wires, presenting a shock hazard to consumers.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using and unplug these extension cords immediately and return them to STK International for a refund, including postage. Consumers should mail their extension cords to the attention of EC-221/ EC-222 Recall, STK International, Inc., 5500 East Olympic Boulevard Los Angeles, California 90022.

Units

About 190,000

Incidents / injuries

CPSC and STK International have not received any reports of incidents or injuries involving these extension cords. The recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury.

Description

The recalled extension cords were sold in brown (model EC-222) or white (model EC-221) and are approximately 5 feet by 3 inches long. The model numbers are printed in the upper right corner of the packaging. The cords were packaged in a mustard and orange color sleeve with the words, "5 Household Extension Cords" and "Made in China" printed on the front. The "Volt Master" logo is printed in the left corner of the packaging. "YWC-981 8 CHINA E157848" is printed on the cord.

What to do

Contact

For more information, call STK International at (800) 536-7855 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday.

Product

Volt Master Extension Cords

Imported by

STK International Inc., Los Angeles, Calif.

Retailers

Discount stores sold the extension cords nationwide, from October 1998 to March 2002, for about $1.

Made in

China

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →