The Container Store Recalls Brightly-Colored Power Strips Due to Fire Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2012-02-01). Hazards: fire, non compliance. Models: 8001-6. About 7,200 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 12097 |
| Published | 2012-02-01 |
| Last updated | 2016-04-25 |
| Product category | Extension Cords |
| Products | Lush Life® power strips |
| Firm named in the title | The Container Store |
| Firms | The Container Store Inc., of Coppell, Texas (importer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 7,200 |
| Model numbers | 8001-6 |
| Hazard classes | fire, non compliance |
| Remedy classes | refund, stop use |
| Trade facets | electrical |
| Sold | The Container Stores nationwide and on the firm's website www.containerstore.com from October 2011 through December 2011 for about $15. |
Description
This recall involves three designs of brightly-colored, six-outlet power strips with model number 8001-6 embossed on the back. Power strip designs include Pop Power Strip in Scroll (black with white scroll), Dot (blue with orange, white and lime green dots and a lime green cord), and Zebra (black and white zebra stripes). The power strips have three-foot power cords. "Lush Life® power strips by design" is printed on the product's packaging.
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.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
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