CPSCRecalled May 22, 2003 · #03129
CPSC, United General Supply Co. Announce Recall of Extension Cords
Hazard
The extension cords have undersized conductors and no over-current protection, which causes overheating, presenting a shock and fire hazard.
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Get started, freeDescription
The recalled extension cords were sold in yellow and brown and are approximately 9, 25, 50, 100 feet long. The 9-foot extension cord was packaged in a green sleeve card with the words "Household Extension Cord" printed across the front. All remaining sizes were packaged in black sleeve cards with the words "Air Conditioner Extension Cord" printed across the front.
Product details
- Product
- Extension Cords
- Type
- Extension Cords/Power Strips/Surge Protectors
- Manufacturer
- United General Supply Co., of Houston, TX
- Model numbers
- —
- UPCs
- —
- Sold at
- United General Supply sold the extension cords nationwide, from October 1999 through March 2001, for between $1 and $16.
- Made in
- China
What you should do
Consumers should unplug and stop using the extension cords immediately. Consumers should mail the cords to United General Supply Co., Lee-Tools Extension Cords, 9320 Harwin Drive, Houston, Texas 77036 for a refund, including the cost of postage.