Pride Products Recalls Counterfeit Extension Cords Due to Fire Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2006-09-13). Hazards: fire, burn. About 42,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 06256 |
| Published | 2006-09-13 |
| Last updated | 2024-07-17 |
| Product category | Extension Cords/Power Strips/Surge Protectors |
| Products | Extension Cords |
| Firm named in the title | Pride Products |
| Firms | Pride Products Corp., of Ronkonkoma, N.Y. (importer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 42,000 |
| Hazard classes | fire, burn |
| Remedy classes | refund, stop use |
| Trade facets | electrical |
| Sold | Local discount, drug, and grocery stores nationwide from June 2005 through August 2006 for between $1 and $2. |
Description
The recalled cords are brown or white, measure 6, 9, 12, or 15 feet long, are intended for indoors and have a three-outlet extension. Attached to the cord is a silver counterfeit UL holographic label marked "09/99 E157848 UL LISTED CORD SET BV-8021 13A 125V 1625W" or "09/02 E137398 UL LISTED CORD SET BW 5833 13A 125V 1625W."
Hazard
The counterfeit extension cords have undersized wiring and no fuse in the cord to provide over-current protection, which can cause overheating and pose a fire hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the recalled extension cords immediately and return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
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