CPSC2002-07-30
CPSC, STK International Announce Recall of Extension Cords
STK International Inc., Los Angeles, Calif.
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.
Sold at
Discount stores sold the extension cords nationwide, from October 1998 to March 2002, for about $1.
Affected count
About 190,000
Injuries reported
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.
Manufactured in
China
Products
Volt Master Extension Cords
Consumer contact
For more information, call STK International at (800) 536-7855 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2002/CPSC-STK-International-Announce-Recall-of-Extension-Cords-Don't want to check this manually?
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