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Power Strips and Extension Cords Recalled by Howard Berger
Recalled November 21, 2000 · CPSC recall 01036b · Power
Hazard
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.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using these products immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund.
Units
About 17,500 power strips and about 10,000 extension cords
Incidents / injuries
None reported.
Description
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.
What to do
Consumers should stop using these products immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund.
Contact
For more information, call Howard Berger Co. Inc. at (800) 221-6895 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
Product
Power Strips and Extension Cords
Imported by
The Howard Berger Co. Inc., of Brooklyn, N.Y.
Retailers
Discount stores in the eastern United States and Puerto Rico sold these products, from September 1998 to September 2000.
Made in
China
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →