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CPSCRecalled Feb 1, 2012 · #12097

The Container Store Recalls Brightly-Colored Power Strips Due to Fire Hazard

Hazard

The power strips have undersized wiring, and the wiring and plastic strip fail to meet the requirements for fire resistance, posing a fire hazard.

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Description

This recall involves three designs of brightly-colored, six-outlet power strips with model number 8001-6 embossed on the back. Power strip designs include Pop Power Strip in Scroll (black with white scroll), Dot (blue with orange, white and lime green dots and a lime green cord), and Zebra (black and white zebra stripes). The power strips have three-foot power cords. "Lush Life® power strips by design" is printed on the product's packaging.

Product details

Product
Lush Life® power strips
Type
Extension Cords
Manufacturer
Not specified
Model numbers
8001
UPCs
Sold at
The Container Stores nationwide and on the firm's website www.containerstore.com from October 2011 through December 2011 for about $15.
Made in
China

What you should do

Consumers should stop using the recalled power strips immediately and return them to any of The Container Store locations for a full refund plus a $15 merchandise card.

View the official CPSC notice