Burlington Coat Factory Recalls Power Strips Due to Fire Hazard
Recall 12230 · Jul 19, 2012 · Burlington Coat Factory
6,000
units affected
6,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 12230
- Date
- Jul 19, 2012
- Company
- Burlington Coat Factory
- Units affected
- 6,000
- Product
- Lush Life® power strips
- Product type
- Surge Suppressors or Power Strips
- Remedy
- Refund
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
This recall involves four designs of power strips. The vibrantly designed power strips come in four prints including, leopard, rose, skull and zebra. Model numbers 12256, 12257, 22563 and 22575 can be found on the six-outlet power strip.
What can happen
The power strips have undersized wiring which poses a risk of shock to consumers. In addition, the wiring and plastic strip fail to meet fire resistance safety standards, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the power strips and return them to the place of purchase for a full refund or store credit.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- Burlington Coat Factory, The Container Store and other retail stores nationwide from July 2011 through March 2012 for about $10.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled lush life® power strips?
Consumers should immediately stop using the power strips and return them to the place of purchase for a full refund or store credit.
What is the hazard?
The power strips have undersized wiring which poses a risk of shock to consumers. In addition, the wiring and plastic strip fail to meet fire resistance safety standards, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.