Power Strips and Extension Cords Recalled by Howard Berger
Recall 01036b · Nov 21, 2000 · The Howard Berger Co. Inc.
17,500
units affected
17,500
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 01036b
- Date
- Nov 21, 2000
- Company
- The Howard Berger Co. Inc.
- Units affected
- 17,500
- Product
- Power Strips and Extension Cords
- Product type
- Extension Cords/Power Strips/Surge Protectors
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
The power strips have a 2-prong plug with a plastic base containing 6 outlets and are not labeled. The extension cords are about 6 feet long with a 2-prong plug and are not labeled. The extension cords sold for less than $1 and the power strips sold for about $2. Both were made in China.
What can happen
The power strips have undersized wires, lack over-current protection and grounding, and the plastic case is flammable. The extension cords have undersized wires and lack over-current protection. Both the power strips and the extension cords can overheat, presenting electrocution, shock and fire hazards.
The fix
Consumers should stop using these products immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- Discount stores in the eastern United States and Puerto Rico sold these products, from September 1998 to September 2000.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled power strips and extension cords?
Consumers should stop using these products immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund.
What is the hazard?
The power strips have undersized wires, lack over-current protection and grounding, and the plastic case is flammable. The extension cords have undersized wires and lack over-current protection. Both the power strips and the extension cords can overheat, presenting electrocution, shock and fire hazards.
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.