CPSC2003-05-22
CPSC, United General Supply Co. Announce Recall of Extension Cords
United General Supply Co., of Houston, TX
Hazard
The extension cords have undersized conductors and no over-current protection, which causes overheating, presenting a shock and fire hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should unplug and stop using the extension cords immediately. Consumers should mail the cords to United General Supply Co., Lee-Tools Extension Cords, 9320 Harwin Drive, Houston, Texas 77036 for a refund, including the cost of postage.
Sold at
United General Supply sold the extension cords nationwide, from October 1999 through March 2001, for between $1 and $16.
Affected count
8,200
Injuries reported
United General has not received any reports of incidents involving these extension cords. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries.
Manufactured in
China
Products
Extension Cords
Consumer contact
Call United General Supply toll-free at (800) 456-0022 between 9 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2003/CPSC-United-General-Supply-Co-Announce-Recall-of-Extension-Cords-Don't want to check this manually?
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