Legrand Wiremold Recalls Power Strips Due to Electric Shock Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2012-09-06). Hazards: electric shock, microbial. Models: PX1001. About 14,200 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 12274 |
| Published | 2012-09-06 |
| Last updated | 2016-04-21 |
| Product category | Extension Cords |
| Products | Legrand Under Cabinet Power and Lighting four outlet power strip |
| Firm named in the title | Legrand Wiremold |
| Firms | Legrand Wiremold, West Hartford, Conn. (importer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 14,200 |
| Model numbers | PX1001 |
| UPC / GTIN | 00086698001253 |
| Hazard classes | electric shock, microbial |
| Remedy classes | refund, replace, stop use |
| Trade facets | electrical |
| Sold | Ace Hardware, Do it Best, Home Depot USA, Sutherlands, True Value Hardware and online at Amazon.com between February 2011 and August 2012 for about $40. |
Description
This recall involves four-outlet under-cabinet power and lighting strips model number PX1001. The power strips come in a red package with "Wiremold-Series Part PX1001" printed on the front. The manufactured dates of the recalled products are presented as product date codes January 2011 through June 2012, and are found imprinted on a circle on the bottom with an arrow pointing to the number of the month and the year "11" or "12" in the center. The model number PX1001, and UPC number 0 86698 00125 3, are imprinted on the bottom of the packaging. Power strips that have a star symbol printed in black ink on the packaging and on the back cover of the power strip are not included in this recall.
Hazard
The electrical wires are reversed on the receptacles on the power strips, posing a risk of electrical shock.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately unplug and stop using the power strips and return them to Legrand Wiremold for a replacement or refund.
Incidents and injuries
One incident was reported. No injuries were reported.
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