Pride Products Recalls Counterfeit Extension Cords Due to Fire Hazard

Recalled September 13, 2006 · CPSC recall 06256 · Pride Products

Hazard

The counterfeit extension cords have undersized wiring and no fuse in the cord to provide over-current protection, which can cause overheating and pose a fire hazard.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using the recalled extension cords immediately and return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.

Units

About 42,000

Incidents / injuries

None reported.

Description

The recalled cords are brown or white, measure 6, 9, 12, or 15 feet long, are intended for indoors and have a three-outlet extension. Attached to the cord is a silver counterfeit UL holographic label marked "09/99 E157848 UL LISTED CORD SET BV-8021 13A 125V 1625W" or "09/02 E137398 UL LISTED CORD SET BW 5833 13A 125V 1625W."

What to do

Consumers should stop using the recalled extension cords immediately and return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.

Contact

For additional information, contact Pride Products, at (800) 898-5550 between 8:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.prideproducts.com

Product

Extension Cords

Imported by

Pride Products Corp., of Ronkonkoma, N.Y.

Retailers

Local discount, drug, and grocery stores nationwide from June 2005 through August 2006 for between $1 and $2.

Made in

China

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