CPSC2012-02-01
The Container Store Recalls Brightly-Colored Power Strips Due to Fire Hazard
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Hazard
The power strips have undersized wiring, and the wiring and plastic strip fail to meet the requirements for fire resistance, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the recalled power strips immediately and return them to any of The Container Store locations for a full refund plus a $15 merchandise card.
Sold at
The Container Stores nationwide and on the firm's website www.containerstore.com from October 2011 through December 2011 for about $15.
Affected count
About 7,200
Injuries reported
None reported.
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Refund
Products
Lush Life® power strips
Consumer contact
For additional information, consumers should contact The Container Store toll-free at (888) 266-8246 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. CT Monday through Saturday, and between 9 a.m. and 7 p.m. CT on Sunday, or visit the firm's website at www.containerstore.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2012/The-Container-Store-Recalls-Brightly-Colored-Power-Strips-Due-to-Fire-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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