CPSCRecalled Feb 29, 2000 · #00072b
CPSC, Frieder Inc. Announce Recall of Power Strips
Hazard
The wiring in these power strips is undersized and poses shock, electrocution and fire hazards.
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Get started, freeDescription
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.
Product details
- Product
- Champion Brand Tools 6-outlet power strips
- Type
- Extension Cords/Power Strips/Surge Protectors
- Manufacturer
- Not specified
- Model numbers
- 10741
- UPCs
- —
- Sold at
- Discount outlets nationwide sold the power strips, from January 1997 through July 1998, for about $3.
- Made in
- China
What you should do
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.