CPSC2002-04-24
CPSC, Coast Energy Management Announce Recall of Power Saving Devices
Coast Energy Management Inc., of Chandler, Ariz.
Hazard
The Power Planner is a device connected between motorized appliances and wall outlets that is intended to save electricity. These Power Planners have reversed polarity, posing a shock hazard to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should unplug these devices immediately. Coast Energy Management is out of business, and a remedy is no longer available. Do not use this product. Please discard or destroy this product. Do not donate or resell.
Sold at
Home Depot, Costco, and Orchard Supply Hardware stores sold these Power Planners, from September 2000 through April 2002, for between $40 and $45.
Affected count
About 45,000
Injuries reported
Coast Energy Management has not received any reports of incidents or injuries involving these Power Planners. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries.
Products
Energy Smart Power Planners
Consumer contact
The firm is out of business. Consumers should call the CPSC hotline at 800-638-2772 (TTY 301-595-7054).
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2002/CPSC-Coast-Energy-Management-Announce-Recall-of-Power-Saving-DevicesDon't want to check this manually?
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