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CPSC, Frieder Inc. Announce Recall of Power Strips

U.S. CPSCFireElectric shockFeb 29, 2000
Recalled Champion Brand Tools 6-outlet power strip
Recalled Champion Brand Tools 6-outlet power strip

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

Hazard

The wiring in these power strips is undersized and poses shock, electrocution and fire hazards.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using these power strips and return them to the store where purchased for a refund or send them to Frieder for a refund plus postage.

Incidents & injuries

None reported.

Product description

The Champion Brand Tools 6-outlet power strip is a 125-volt power strip made in China, and bears no UL listing. The back of the strip has a date code indicating it was manufactured on 4/97. Writing on the cord includes "Chang RVV 300/500V." "Champion Quality Tools" and model number "10741" are written on the packaging.

Sold on

Discount outlets nationwide sold the power strips, from January 1997 through July 1998, for about $3.

Contact the company

For more information, consumers should call Frieder at (216) 464-5000 between 8:30 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.

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