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Dollar Stop Plus Recalls Extension Cords for Fire, Shock, Electrocution Hazards

U.S. CPSCFireElectric shockMar 8, 2007
Recalled Extension Cord
Recalled Extension Cord

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

Hazard

These extension cords have undersized wiring, and fail to connect properly at the plug and receptacle ends. This poses fire, shock and electrocution hazards to consumers.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using these extension cords and contact the firm for a full refund or exchange for same value.

Incidents & injuries

None reported.

Product description

The recalled product is a 15-foot white extension cord with green wrap-around green label with bold red and white lettering. The label reads "15 Ft HOUSEHOLD EXTENSION CORD." The "UL" symbol appears on the label. The cord has a silver UL holographic trademark tag, with "07/99, BV-7582, 13A 125V, 1875 W" printed on it. The cord is marked: SPT-2, 16AWGX2C, VW-1, 60° C.

Sold on

The Dollar Stop Plus store in Chicago, Ill., from October 2003 through June 2005 for about $1.

Contact the company

For additional information, contact Dollar Stop collect at (773) 539-6036 between 9 a.m. and 5 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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