Dollar Stop Plus Recalls Extension Cords for Fire, Shock, Electrocution Hazards

Recalled March 8, 2007 · CPSC recall 07532 · Dollar Stop Plus

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.

Remedy

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

Units

About 40

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, 60° C.

What to do

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

Contact

For additional information, contact Dollar Stop collect at (773) 539-6036 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday.

Product

15-Foot Extension Cords

Distributed by

Dollar Stop Plus, of Chicago, Ill.

Retailers

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

Made in

China

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