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Power Strips and Extension Cords Recalled by Howard Berger

U.S. CPSCFireElectric shockNov 21, 2000
Recalled Extension Cord
Recalled Extension Cord
Recalled Power Strip
Recalled Power Strip

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Hazard

The power strips have undersized wires, lack over-current protection and grounding, and the plastic case is flammable. The extension cords have undersized wires and lack over-current protection. Both the power strips and the extension cords can overheat, presenting electrocution, shock and fire hazards.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using these products immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund.

Incidents & injuries

None reported.

Product description

The power strips have a 2-prong plug with a plastic base containing 6 outlets and are not labeled. The extension cords are about 6 feet long with a 2-prong plug and are not labeled. The extension cords sold for less than $1 and the power strips sold for about $2. Both were made in China.

Sold on

Discount stores in the eastern United States and Puerto Rico sold these products, from September 1998 to September 2000.

Contact the company

For more information, call Howard Berger Co. Inc. at (800) 221-6895 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.

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