CPSC, E-filliate Inc. Announce Recall of Extension Cords
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2002-05-16). Hazards: electric shock. About 30,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 02162 |
| Published | 2002-05-16 |
| Last updated | 2025-09-15 |
| Product category | Extension Cords/Power Strips/Surge Protectors |
| Products | Ziotek brand extension cords |
| Firm named in the title | E-filliate Inc. |
| Firms | E-filliate Inc., of Rancho Cordova, Calif. (importer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 30,000 |
| Hazard classes | electric shock |
| Remedy classes | refund, replace |
| Trade facets | electrical |
| Sold | "Cyberguys" catalogs and the "Cyberguys" website (www.cyberguys.com) sold the extension cords nationwide, from January 2002 through March 2002, for between $2 and $3. |
Description
The recalled Ziotek brand extension cords are black and about one to two feet long. The letters "MSL" are imprinted on the cord's three-pronged plug. The single-receptacle cords have the website, www.ziotek.com, printed on the cord; while the double-receptacle cords have the name "ZIO TEK" printed on the splitter. These extension cords were manufactured in China. Cords that have the letters "MSL" imprinted on the plug, but which also have a yellow "QC" label wrapped around the cord, are not included in this recall.
Hazard
The cords have reversed polarity, which can present electric shock and electrocution hazards to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should unplug the cords immediately and call E-filliate to receive a prepaid shipping label, to return the cord and to select a free replacement or a full refund. Consumers who return the recalled product will also receive a 10 percent discount on a Cyberguys product.
Incidents and injuries
E-filliate has received one report of reverse polarity, though no one has been injured.
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