Hanashop Recalls Counterfeit Power Cords Due to Fire and Shock Hazard; Sold Exclusively on eBay
Recall 08607 · Sep 17, 2008 · Hanashop
180
units affected
180
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 08607
- Date
- Sep 17, 2008
- Company
- Hanashop
- Units affected
- 180
- Product
- Power Cords
- Product type
- Power Cords
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
The recall involves 2-Ft., three outlet power cords. The power cord is orange in color and packaged in a counterfeit yellow and green cardboard sleeve. The packaging indicates the power cord is a "12 Gauge Extra Heavy Duty" type. Model number T-4145 is printed in front and back of the packaging, which is indicated in the picture.
What can happen
The power cord wires are significantly undersized and allow incorrect insertion of the power plug, posing a risk of fire and/or shock to consumers.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled power cords and contact the firm for a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- ebay.com nationwide from November 2006 through April 2008 for between $2 and $5.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled power cords?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled power cords and contact the firm for a full refund.
What is the hazard?
The power cord wires are significantly undersized and allow incorrect insertion of the power plug, posing a risk of fire and/or shock 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.