Skip to content

CPSC, Family Dollar Services Inc. Announce Recall of Extension Cords

U.S. CPSCElectric shockDec 23, 2003
Recalled Durex Procraft Outdoor Extension Cord
Recalled Durex Procraft Outdoor Extension Cord

Photos from the official notice: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission · image rights

Hazard

Use of these extension cords could result in an electric shock or electrocution to consumers.

Remedy

Return the recalled cords to any Family Dollar Store for a refund.

Incidents & injuries

None reported.

Product description

These are 25-foot Durex Procraft outdoor extension cords. These green cords are sold in blue and black packaging. An Underwriters Laboratories' label is attached to the cord showing code "E-174825." The item UPC number is 0 74972 01025 1, and is located on the back of the package in the lower right-hand corner.

Sold on

Family Dollar Stores nationwide, from June 2003 through November 2003, for $3.

Contact the company

Call Royal United Corp. toll-free at (800) 682-0097 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET 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.

Recent alerts in this category

See all →