Safety regulator, Homier Distributing Co. Announce Recall of Extension Cords, Portable Lights, and Fluorescent Work Lights
Recall 03145 · Jun 19, 2003 · Homier Distributing Co. Inc.
150,000
units affected
150,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 03145
- Date
- Jun 19, 2003
- Company
- Homier Distributing Co. Inc.
- Units affected
- 150,000
- Product
- HDC Extension Cords, Portable Lights, and Fluorescent Work Lights
- Product type
- Lights & Accessories
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
Products Hazard Description HDC Brand 50-ft. Outdoor Extension Cord (Catalog #04247)HDC Brand 100-ft. Outdoor Extension Cord (Catalog #04521), Undersized wiring, are not properly polarized, and do not have overcurrent protection, which causes overheating, posing a shock and fire hazard to consumers. The cords are orange and have a three-prong plug. There is no labeling on the cord but the packaging reads, "HDC HOMIER DISTRIBUTING … 04247 50 FT. HEAVY DUTY EXTENSION CORD WITH 3-WIRE GROUNDED…MANUFACTURED IN CHINA."The cords also are orange and have a three-prong plug. The characters "65 C 16AWGX3C" are printed on the cord. The packaging reads, "HDC HOMIER DISTRIBUTING…04521 100 FT. OUTDOOR EXTENSION CORD…MANUFACTURED IN CHINA" HDC Brand Handyman's Trouble Lights (Catalog #04299)HDC Brand Trouble Light with 25' Cord (Catalog #04109) Undersized wiring, are not properly polarized, have inadequate grounding, faulty electrical conections, and plastic handles that once ignited continue to burn and spread flames, posing a shock, electrocution and fire hazard to consumers. The lights have a silver metal shroud, an orange plastic handle with a three-prong receptacle for an extension cord, and a 12-ft. orange cord.
What can happen
The extension cords and lights have undersized wiring, are not properly polarized, have inadequate grounding, faulty electrical connections, and plastic handles that, once ignited, continue to burn and spread flames, posing a shock, electrocution, and fire hazard to consumers.
The fix
Consumers should stop using the product immediately and mail the cord to Homier Distributing Co., Customer Service Center, 100 Commerce Drive, Huntington, IN 46750 for a full refund, including the cost of shipping.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The company has received one report of an individual who sustained an electric shock and burn injury using the fluorescent work light near his car.
- Sold at
- Traveling sales shows nationwide, the company's two retail stores (in Huntington and Lafeyette, Ind.) and online at www.homier.com, from January 2000 through May 2003, for between $3 and $7.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled hdc extension cords, portable lights, and fluorescent work lights?
Consumers should stop using the product immediately and mail the cord to Homier Distributing Co., Customer Service Center, 100 Commerce Drive, Huntington, IN 46750 for a full refund, including the cost of shipping.
What is the hazard?
The extension cords and lights have undersized wiring, are not properly polarized, have inadequate grounding, faulty electrical connections, and plastic handles that, once ignited, continue to burn and spread flames, posing a shock, electrocution, and 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.