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CPSC, United General Supply Co. Announce Recall of Extension Cords

U.S. CPSCFireMay 22, 2003

Hazard

The extension cords have undersized conductors and no over-current protection, which causes overheating, presenting a shock and fire hazard.

Remedy

Consumers should unplug and stop using the extension cords immediately. Consumers should mail the cords to United General Supply Co., Lee-Tools Extension Cords, 9320 Harwin Drive, Houston, Texas 77036 for a refund, including the cost of postage.

Incidents & injuries

United General has not received any reports of incidents involving these extension cords. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries.

Product description

The recalled extension cords were sold in yellow and brown and are approximately 9, 25, 50, 100 feet long. The 9-foot extension cord was packaged in a green sleeve card with the words "Household Extension Cord" printed across the front. All remaining sizes were packaged in black sleeve cards with the words "Air Conditioner Extension Cord" printed across the front.

Sold on

United General Supply sold the extension cords nationwide, from October 1999 through March 2001, for between $1 and $16.

Contact the company

Call United General Supply toll-free at (800) 456-0022 between 9 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday.

What should I do?

Stop using the product and follow the remedy below. Contact the company for a refund, repair or replacement — recall remedies are free.

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