Howard Berger Recalls Extension Cords and Power Strips Due to Fire Hazard
Recall 10184 · Mar 31, 2010 · Howard Berger
12,000
units affected
12,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 10184
- Date
- Mar 31, 2010
- Company
- Howard Berger
- Units affected
- 12,000
- Product
- Indoor and Outdoor Extension Cords and Power Strips
- Product type
- Extension Cords/Power Strips/Surge Protectors
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
This recall involves Brightway heavy duty outdoor extension cords and Brightway indoor household extension cords and power strips. Model numbers involved in the recall are R2600 through R2615 (outdoor extension cords), EE6 through EE20 (indoor extension cords) and MP6DG (power strips). "Brightway" is printed on the cords. Model numbers are printed on the product's packaging.
What can happen
The extension cords and power strips have inadequate coating material around the cords and copper conductors that are smaller than required, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the extension cords and power strips and return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- Hardware and discount stores nationwide from August 2009 through October 2009 for between $1 and $20.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled indoor and outdoor extension cords and power strips?
Consumers should immediately stop using the extension cords and power strips and return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.
What is the hazard?
The extension cords and power strips have inadequate coating material around the cords and copper conductors that are smaller than required, 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.